American Rheinmetall

Overview

American Rheinmetall is a leader in the design, development, and production of advanced tracked and wheeled vehicles, vehicle systems, and critical components that support U.S. military modernization. The Welder position involves laying out, fabricating, and welding components and parts for various projects using advanced welding techniques and knowledge of metallurgy.

Responsibilities

• Lays out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications.
• Tack-welds or welds components, assemblies, molds, or equipment using various welding equipment.
• Cuts using torch, power saws, hand shears, grinders, or chipping knives.
• Uses tools and machines to repair and fabricate items of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
• Removes rough spots from parts using grinders, hand files, or scrapers.
• Heats, forms, and dresses metal parts using hand tools, torch, or arc welding equipment.
• Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.
• Develops templates and other work aids to hold and align parts.
• Determines required equipment and welding method based on knowledge of metallurgy and welding techniques.
• Welds and repairs various equipment and facility items.
• Maintains, supports, and promotes a safe working environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including design, uses, repairs, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles with blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Knowledge of metals, methods, tools, equipment, materials, safety protocol, and efficient operating practices used in welding.
• Knowledge of using hand tools such as drills, grinders, benders, and shears.
• Knowledge of fabrication techniques and welding of piping.
• Must have a welders certificate from an accredited program.
• Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks, physical, and controlled substance testing.

Additional Information

• The physical demands include standing, walking, sitting, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.