Company Overview

At R-V Industries, our work is much more than designing and building world-class industrial process equipment. Not only are we impacting everyday life in the world we serve, but we are providing a quality of life to our employees and their families.

Every day, we come together to build stronger relationships with our vendors, our customers, and each other, so we can solve challenging problems, and continue to improve the safety, quality, and efficiency of all that we do.
Caring matters at R-V. We care for each other, our safety, our quality, our learning, and our growth.
We seek out diversity of thought, experience, and strengths in individuals, so we can continue to innovate as a team.
We believe when we bring our true full selves to serve others, it elevates the quality of life for all.
As with all Job Descriptions at R-V, this job is considered safety-sensitive.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

A Lead Welder/Fitter is required to safely prepare various alloys for fabrication processing, welding, and fitting. The Lead Welder/Fitter is an individual contributor and people leader that requires little or no supervisory assistance and possesses high-level knowledge in welding, fabrication technology and related applications. Teaching/leading others and transferring knowledge within assigned teams is a critical component of this position.

Additionally, the Lead Welder/Fitter will lead and engage RVII to achieve all assigned manufacturing goals: Safety (no one gets hurt), Quality (free of defect), On-Time Delivery (meet customer delivery dates), Budget (at or below estimated hours) and People (develop & retain “hungry, humble and smart” leaders).

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated safety awareness and training in a construction/manufacturing environment
Safe operation of all welding and fabrication equipment
Read measuring devices and perform mathematical calculations
Follow verbal and written directions such as work orders or drawings
Daily use of grinders, torches, plasma cutters, overhead cranes, rigging and forklifts
Perform x-ray quality welds that are code/customer compliant
Read, interpret, and communicate WPS, QC plans, work instructions, blueprints, ASME code and AWS weld symbology
Accurately layout and fit products as directed by drawing or process/router sheet
Create fixtures to safely hold parts while being welded, prepped or cut
Perform basic NDE procedures (LPT and VT) as needed
Understand tolerances and general quality control principles and applications
Knowledge of welding principles applications and methods including but not limited to: SAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW
5+ years of welding/fitting experience preferably in ASME Code pressure vessels
Welding with multiple processes in multiple positions as required
Provide clear communication of who is doing what by when
Evaluation and clear communication of risks, hazards, lessons learned and acceptance criteria
Verify team competence in technical practices and execution
Provide viable solutions and technical support to manufacturing staff and internal customers
Assist in interviewing/testing new candidates and training current employees as needed
Support Manufacturing Coordinators and Engineering staff as needed
Facilitate the qualification of new PQR and WPQ
Lead the selection and distribution of filler metals and welding consumables

EDUCATIONAL/PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS

Must be able to complete and pass a physical assessment
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation
Formal training in Welding Technology or 5+ years of practical welding & fabrication experience.
Must be able to lift at least 50lbs and stand or sit for extended periods in an office and/or industrial environment.

R-V Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $54,080.00 - $66,560.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Relocation assistance
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

What is your desired hourly pay rate?
Do you have experience welding AND fitting? Do you consider yourself a stronger welder or fitter?
How many years of experience do you have with FCAW (Flux Core)?
How many years of experience do you have with GTAW (TIG)?
How many years of experience do you have with GMAW (MIG)?
Which shift do you prefer? 6a-4p or 4p-2a? Can you work either?
Why do you feel you would be a good fit for the Lead Welder-Fitter position at R-V Industries?

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

R-V Industries, Inc.

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