Are you an experienced Welder-Fabricator looking for a great environment to apply your skilled Craft? Here at RWCI in our Welding Operations Dept. lies an opportunity of great challenge & reward. Rest assured a no-nonsense approach to applying efficient, best practice, and superior quality in welded fabrications and manufacturing is our daily mantra. This is accomplished through a demanding yet loyal, fun, and sense of pride atmosphere.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Code-level Welder-Fabricator
GMAW-S, GMAW-P, GTAW, FCAW-GM, CAG; set-up and operation
Military, Theme Park, Rail, Equipment & Machinery, Aerospace, Off-road, Automotive
AWS D1.1, D1.2, D1.3, D1.6, D17.1, and TACOM Qualified/Certified/WPQRs
Prototype, Job Shop, Batch Run, Production – complex weldments; small and large
Use ERP/MRP Shop JobBoss system for production monitoring
Layout, tolerancing, stack-ups
Clean/Prep/Grind/Bevel
Straight-edge, Square, Measure, Position, Gapping, Fit & Tack, Fixture, Cut & Trim, build-up
Temporarily restrain, Pre-camber, weld sequence, heat-straighten
Preheat & Interpass Control
Weldout sub-assemblies and marriage
Clean/Scrape/Deburr work
Inspect work

RESPONSIBILITIES & SOFT SKILLS

Motivated, ambitious, A “want-to” whatever it takes attitude
Identifies minor or complex problems and recommends solutions
Influence and apply creativity in accomplishing tasks
Attention to detail
Coachable
Gather and analyze information, and coordinate work independently or as a TEAM
High degree of quality and efficiency
Passionate and drive in one’s skilled trade
Utilize and embrace lean manufacturing and other cost reduction activities
Makes sound decisions
Excellent communication skills

PROCESS & MATERIALS management

Armor, HSLAs, CS, HTLAs, Aluminum, Stainless Steel; Plate, Sheet Metal, Shapes
Shielding gas usage; various & diverse
Filler metal usage; various and diverse

SUPERVISION (adherence)

Welding Supervisor oversight (direct report)
Flow-down (Welding Quality & Production)
Receive instruction
Review drawings
Review welding symbols
Adhere to WPSs and essential variables thereof
Conform to job specifications
SOPs
Maintenance
Certified Welding Inspector oversight
Visual
Pre-Weld
During
After
Welding Engineering oversight (background/dept. culture)
Manufacturability and constructability review
Process selection and efficiency & productivity implementation
Code Compliance
Engineering Best Practice
Customer Specs
Welding QMS
Dimensional Control (inspection) oversight
First Article Inspection
First piece Inspection
Pre-weld dimensionals
Post-weld dimensionals

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Heights, confined spaces, manual lifting, standing, crouching, bending, repetitive motion
Material handling

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

Pass pre-hire physical and drug test
High School/GED
2-5 yrs experience
Produce acceptable pre-hire weld tests
Post-Secondary Welding Education certificates/degree preferred

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

Must have own tools
Qualified and certified in Forklift operations
Basic rigging
SAFETY

PPE
Keeps area clean
Compliance with personal care, OSHA, and company safety rules