Senior TIG Welder – First Shift – Starting From $27.00/hr. Full Time NEW

RAO Manufacturing is seeking to add an experienced TIG Welder to our 1st shift Brooklyn Center welding team. Highlights of working at RAO:

• We weld a wide variety of industrial & commercial products, from simple sheet metal brackets up to large multi-component enclosures.
• RAO employs over 15 skilled welders that work with the latest Fronius, Miller and ABB Equipment.
• Our factory is well-lit, air-conditioned and organized.
• RAO is ISO certified.
• We manage our own internal weld certification program that seeks to have all of our welders qualified to the latest AWS standards for welding carbon steel, aluminum and stainless steel.

Hours: Monday – Friday, 6:00am – 2:30pm.

Location: 6530 James Ave N. Brooklyn Center, MN 55430

Starting Pay: $27-$31.50 / hour based on experience + opportunity for quarterly cash bonuses

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Quality precision TIG hand welding of multiple material types.
• Weld metal assemblies (sheet metal ranging from 1/32” to ¼” in thickness).
• Produce production batches ranging from 50-200 pieces.
• Follow work instructions that include a variety of information including written instructions, drawings, pictures, videos and in many cases sample reference parts
• Work with custom fixtures & hand tools to align parts for welding
• Interface with our company’s computer system to track details of your work assignment & progress.
• Maintain consistently good quality of work: evaluating both visual quality, quantity & strength of welds.
• Be able to focus on your assignment & weld consistently for your entire shift.
• Must be willing to help with non-welding work on occasion (less than 5%) including leak testing, passivating parts, fastener insertion, grinding, or other general factory tasks.
• Opportunities may occur to expand your skills & work on other projects such as: expand your AWS qualifications, get involved with robotic welding & programming, TIG welding, grinding & metal finishing.

WELDER QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 3 years of experience TIG welding carbon steel or aluminum.
• A certificate or degree from a welding technical school is desired, but not required
• TIG welding skills capable of passing RAO’s internal weld certification process based on AWS welding standards.
• Be able to sit, stand, twist, bend for up to 10 hours, while moving & welding parts
• Repetitively grasp, lift and position production parts typically weighing up to 20 lbs. Occasional lifting of bigger parts to 50 lbs. Occasional pushing of parts up to 150lbs.
• Be reliable and able to work a 40 hour week (voluntary overtime is frequently available)

WHAT TO EXPECT IN OUR INTERVIEW & HIRING PROCESS:

• Brief phone call to mutually confirm interest and answer your questions
• Onsite interview with welding department supervisor followed by a factory tour and weld test (AWS D1.1 structural steel code)
• Hiring decisions are typically made within 72 hours of your onsite interview
• Pre-employment drug screen, physical exam and criminal background check required prior to beginning work

BENEFITS:

• Climate controlled well-lit modern facility (heat and air conditioning)
• Stable and predictable schedule
• On-the-job training and advancement opportunities
• Complete benefit package. We have you covered for everything life throws your way including very affordable medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance and more. We also offer PTO immediately, paid holidays, a 401k program with profit sharing and matching and quarterly cash bonuses for all employees.

MORE ABOUT RAO MANUFACTURING:
Since 1926, RAO Manufacturing been known as an industry leader in deep drawn metal stampings, drawn tank heads, precision sheet metal stampings, precision sheet metal fabrication, and welded assemblies. We are an established company that is continuing to grow, which creates security as well as opportunities for our valued employees.

We offer internal training opportunities and are proud to promote from within. Our facilities are heated in the winter and air conditioned in the summer. We offer predictable scheduling and an excellent benefit package. Learn more about our facilities and equipment here: https://raomfg.com/facilities-equipment/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 – $31.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to consistently work 2:30pm – 1:00am, Monday – Thursday?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• TIG welding: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person