What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welder 1st shift position at Rice Lake Weighing Syst?
Job Overview
For over 75 years, Rice Lake Weighing Systems has been a successful, growth-oriented company known as a leader in the weighing industry and our community. We are seeking a Welder to join our team.
Rice Lake Weighing Systems is seeking a Welder to join our dedicated Truck Scale Fabrication Department on first shift. Welders in this department build the toughest scales on earth; our SURVIVOR Truck Scales. Our welders perform MIG welding with flux core and solid wire to ensure high quality products while following safe work practices.
Duties & Responsibilities
Some of your duties may include:
- Operating carbon air-arc, pencil grinders, disk grinders, cutoff wheel and other hand tools
- Layout and fit various parts and assemblies.
- Welding in a variety of positions such as flat, vertical, horizonal and overhead
- Effectively read manufacturing documents like blueprints and routings
- Keep an organized, clean and safe work area in a fast-paced environment.
You’ll also need to be able to:
- Frequently bend, crouch, and reach during shifts.
- Regularly lift up to 50 pounds
- Occasionally operate a forklift, overhead crane or other lift equipment
What it’s like in the Truck Scale Department at Rice Lake Weighing Systems
- Safety: Your safety is important to us, so we provide personal protective equipment, including welding jackets, gloves, welding hood lenses. Welding helmets are your responsibility.
- Surroundings: You’ll be working in a manufacturing facility around moving equipment like forklifts, overhead cranes and other machines.
- Activity: Some activities may require climbing onto the module or working under a fixture.
- Temperature: The temperatures in manufacturing vary depending on the season.
- Noise level: It can get loud. We provide hearing protection for you.
- Dress code: Relaxed, with a few rules to follow for safety. Composite or steel-toe boots that cover the ankles are required. RLWS reimburses 50% for safety shoes once per year.
Why You’ll Love this Job
- Stay busy. You and your team are engaged the entire shift.
- Early bird gets the worm. This position will work Monday – Friday with the core hours of
7:00 am – 3:30 pm with overtime as needed. - Career advancement. RLWS offers a variety of training and development programs. See where your journey can take you.
- New skills. Ongoing learning and growth through continuous improvement.
- Team environment. Work independently and as part of a team that all support each other.
Why You’ll Love Rice Lake Weighing Systems
Many of our jobs come with great benefits – including a private near-site clinic, ways to save for the future, and opportunities for career advancement – all in a safe and inclusive work environment. Some offerings are dependent upon the status or location of the role and can include the following:
- Competitive wage paid weekly, with overtime pay for more than 40 hours per week.
- Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
- No-cost clinic for plan members.
- 401(k) savings plan with Profit Sharing and match
- Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday pay opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- On-the-job training and skills development
- Stability – no layoffs in over 75 years
Requirements
Qualified candidates will have a welding degree or two (2) or more years of welding in a manufacturing setting along with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines.
RLWS is a successful, energetic, customer-driven organization that offers competitive wages, great working conditions, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, disability, life, vacation, sick time, holidays, profit sharing, 401k, and wellness benefit programs.
If you need assistance with your application, please contact Rice Lake Weighing Systems at (800) 472-6703.
Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Rice Lake Weighing Systems is a Substance-Free Workplace and requires pre-employment drug screens.
