Welder Operator Trainee 2nd shift (train on 1st shift)

This position is for 2nd shift (3:00 p.m. - 11:15 p.m.). The position will train on 1st shift (7:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.) for approximately three months.
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 salary and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, STD, LTD, 401(k), profit sharing and paid time off.
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.
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.