Welder Machine Operator Trainee - 1st shift & 2nd shift

Job Description

Description:

1st shift (6:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)

2nd shift (3:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

As a Welding Machine Operator, you will perform a variety of standard operations to operate a computer-controlled welding machine to produce welded wire mesh to meet production schedule requirements, meet all quality specifications, perform set-ups, changeovers and assist with routine maintenance. The Welding Machine Operator does not physically perform the welding, the machine does.Requirements:

High School Diploma required or its equivalent with 2-5 years of experience as a machine operator or very good mechanical aptitude

Must be able to work independently

Must be detail oriented and organized

Maintain a clean work area

Lifting requirements up to approximately 50 lbs.

Maintain high levels of efficiency and quality

Good mechanical aptitude

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Work from specification sheets, job orders and verbal instructions

Ensure that all wires are properly positioned for feeding into the welder

Maintain continual visual inspection of product and process for proper positioning, welding, and cutting

Clean and maintain welding electrodes on a regular basis and make minor adjustments to machine as needed

Perform and record prescribed quality checks

Inform supervisor of any processing or operating problems

Remove welded rolls of mesh from rollers

Palletize finished rolls

Monitor wire field

Perform general preventative maintenance task

Help other machine operators as needed

Benefits:

We offer a competitive & market salary and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, STD, LTD, 401(k), profit sharing. Riverdale Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment is conditioned upon successful completion of a background check and upon having the appropriate legal right to work.

About Us:

Riverdale Mills Corporation is one of the largest manufacturers of galvanized and PVC coated welded wire mesh in the world. A privately held company based in Northbridge, MA. Riverdale Mills specializes in the design and manufacturing of commercial, industrial and consumer wire products, tools and accessories for the marine, aquaculture, security, and construction and farming industries. The company’s exemplary quality and manufacturing expertise is known worldwide.

Full-time