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

Description

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:

Riverdale Mills offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision and life insurance, STD, LTD, 401(k), and profit sharing), and a supportive, inclusive workplace. We value every employee’s contribution and prioritize internal growth, promoting from within whenever possible. We foster a respectful, collaborative culture rooted in equality and personal development. Join our award-winning team where your talents make a real impact.

About Us:

Founded in 1980, Riverdale Mills is a leading manufacturer of premium welded wire mesh for the marine, security, construction, agriculture, and aquaculture industries. With over 3,500 product configurations, we are driven by innovation, sustainability, and exceptional service. Riverdale’s exemplary quality and manufacturing expertise is known worldwide.