Application for Employment

Are you an experienced Welder-Fabricator looking for a great environment to apply your skilled Craft? Here at RWCI in our Welding Operations Dept. lies an opportunity of great challenge & reward. Rest assured a no-nonsense approach to applying efficient, best practice, and superior quality in welded fabrications and manufacturing is our daily mantra. This is accomplished through a demanding yet loyal, fun, and sense of pride atmosphere.

PRIMARY FUNCTION
• Code-level Welder-Fabricator
• GMAW-S, GMAW-P, GTAW, FCAW-GM, CAG; set-up and operation
• Military, Theme Park, Rail, Equipment & Machinery, Aerospace, Off-road, Automotive
• AWS D1.1, D1.2, D1.3, D1.6, D17.1, and TACOM Qualified/Certified/WPQRs
• Prototype, Job Shop, Batch Run, Production – complex weldments; small and large
• Use ERP/MRP Shop JobBoss system for production monitoring
• Layout, tolerancing, stack-ups
• Clean/Prep/Grind/Bevel
• Straight-edge, Square, Measure, Position, Gapping, Fit & Tack, Fixture, Cut & Trim, build-up
• Temporarily restrain, Pre-camber, weld sequence, heat-straighten
• Preheat & Interpass Control
• Weldout sub-assemblies and marriage
• Clean/Scrape/Deburr work
• Inspect work

RESPONSIBILITIES & SOFT SKILLS
• Motivated, ambitious, A “want-to” whatever it takes attitude
• Identifies minor or complex problems and recommends solutions
• Influence and apply creativity in accomplishing tasks
• Attention to detail
• Coachable
• Gather and analyze information, and coordinate work independently or as a TEAM
• High degree of quality and efficiency
• Passionate and drive in one’s skilled trade
• Utilize and embrace lean manufacturing and other cost reduction activities
• Makes sound decisions
• Excellent communication skills

PROCESS & MATERIALS management
• Armor, HSLAs, CS, HTLAs, Aluminum, Stainless Steel; Plate, Sheet Metal, Shapes
• Shielding gas usage; various & diverse
• Filler metal usage; various and diverse

SUPERVISION (adherence)
• Welding Supervisor oversight (direct report)
• Flow-down (Welding Quality & Production)
• Receive instruction
• Review drawings
• Review welding symbols
• Adhere to WPSs and essential variables thereof
• Conform to job specifications
• SOPs
• Maintenance
• Certified Welding Inspector oversight
• Visual
• Pre-Weld
• During
• After
• Welding Engineering oversight (background/dept. culture)
• Manufacturability and constructability review
• Process selection and efficiency & productivity implementation
• Code Compliance
• Engineering Best Practice
• Customer Specs
• Welding QMS
• Dimensional Control (inspection) oversight
• First Article Inspection
• First piece Inspection
• Pre-weld dimensionals
• Post-weld dimensionals

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Heights, confined spaces, manual lifting, standing, crouching, bending, repetitive motion
• Material handling

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
• Pass pre-hire physical and drug test
• High School/GED
• 2-5 yrs experience
• Produce acceptable pre-hire weld tests
• Post-Secondary Welding Education certificates/degree preferred

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
• Must have own tools
• Qualified and certified in Forklift operations
• Basic rigging
SAFETY
• PPE
• Keeps area clean
• Compliance with personal care, OSHA, and company safety rules

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Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Coordinator

Date: 2023

Reports to: Shipping Scheduler

What you’ll do: As a Shipping/Receiving Coordinator you will be coordinating tasks within the shipping and receiving department and daily interactions with the Shipping Scheduler to ensure customer deliveries are on time and accurate. You will be responsible for accurate counts on customer and outsourced vendor parts, preparing parts to ship, loading and unloading freight and creating shipping paperwork. You will use tools such as an ERP system, customer portal, Excel, pallet jack, hi-lo driving, cargo van, (possible box truck), and common tools such as a nail gun, staple gun and a saw to modify/build pallets as needed.

Duties / Responsibilities of this position:

• Oversee shipping and receiving team to meet department goals.
• Prioritize daily tasks to ensure on time delivery.
• Responsible for preparations of customer and vendor shipments.
• Generate pack lists from ERP system.  Ensure documents are 100% traceable and linked to correct job release numbers.
• Generate BOL’s & ASN’s.
• Generate commercial invoices and customs clearance paperwork for international shipments.
• Schedule trucking for vendor and customer shipments per requirements. (ex. Internal trucks, LTL, RyderShare, FedEx and UPS etc.).
• Packaging freight, loading, and unloading commercial trucks using pallet jack or hi-lo.
• Document confirmed tracking information in ERP system for traceability.
• Track outgoing and incoming shipments.
• Ensure shipments are properly packaged, labeled, and staged for carrier pick-ups.
• Coordinate RWCI daily truck runs with Shipping Scheduler
• Verify received shipments against BOL and tracking info, and transport received items to correct department.
• Manage and communicate the status of parts ready to ship and parts delivered.
• Communicate issues or shortages with the RWCI team.
• Review shipping paperwork for accuracy and communicate to Shipping Scheduler of any changes.
• Verify all ASNs are sent accurately and in a timely manner.
• Run all necessary reports to ensure accuracy of deliveries and receipts.
• Receive and count all incoming products and enter accurately in RWCI ERP system.
• Participate in cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Issue purchase requisitions to replenish necessary packaging materials.
• Know and understand ISO/QMS policies and procedures related to shipping/receiving department and ensure they are being followed.
• Know and understand RWCI’s 5 A’s (Attendance, Accountability, Attitude, Aptitude, Appearance).

Job Requirements:

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• High school diploma or GED
• 3-5 years previous shipping experience
• Knowledge of Oracle business systems for shipping functions a plus

Core Competencies:

• Performance Driven
• Communication
• Customer Centric
• Passion/Values
• Innovation
• Safety/Sustainability
• Collaboration
• Leadership
• Problem solving

Physical Demands Analysis:

• Frequent lifting an object from one level to another up to 50 lbs
• Frequent reaching above/below shoulder and forward
• Frequent bending, stooping, and crouching
• Occasional twisting while operating hi-lo
• Standing and walking for long periods of time
• Frequent gripping of both hands
• Frequent driving of a hi-lo
• Frequent use of computer (Typing and visual screen time)

Environmental Conditions:

• Inside Work – continuous
• Outside Work – occasional
• Hot/Cold – frequent
• Humid/Dry – frequent
• Dust/Vapor/Fumes – frequent
• Chemicals – frequent
• Moving Objects – frequent
• Loud Noise – frequent
• Hand Tools – occasional

• Operate equipment/machinery – frequent

• Must be able to wear the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): safety glasses, cut-resistant gloves, hearing protection (when needed/wanted), and other PPEs required by customers – occasional to continuous (safety glasses)

Never = Not Required/Never (0%)

Rare = Seldom/Rare (not daily (1-10%)

Occasional = Minor/Occasional (less than 3 hour)(11-33%)

Frequent = Required/Frequent (34-64%)(for 3-5 hours)

Continuous = Major/Continuous (64-100%)(more than 5 hours)

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401K

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWCI does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, weight, height, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. RWCI will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship.

Job Title: Fabrication & Design Engineer
Date: May 2023
Reports to: Engineering Manager

What you’ll do: As Fabrication & Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the creation, distribution, and maintenance of our company part/product library within our organization. You will create 3-D part models from supporting 2-D dimensional drawings, verifying accuracy and double checks as you go. You will be responsible for the creation and validation of manufacturing aids such as fixtures and gauges supporting welding, machining, and fabrication. You will create programs for manufacturing equipment to support production.

Duties / Responsibilities of this position:
• Handle all aspects of product engineering, design, manufacturing, welding, and machining work.
• Assist in the development of product design from start to finish, meeting project requirements and ISO standards within the project timeline.
• Participate in product kick-off meetings and provide input on best manufacturing practices.
• Monitor production flow matrix for workload / assignments.
• Participate in APQP meetings and communicate / report updates.
• 3-D Model parts from customer supplied drawings and or supplied data.
• Create internal process drawings to support and aid in the manufacturing process.
• Review internal process drawings to ensure validation of dimensions and tolerances against customer drawings.
• Identify the correct tooling / gauges to be used for manufacturing purposes
• Create internal ECR’s and assign responsibility.
• Update part files to support customer revision changes or ECR’s.
• Program equipment for part processing
• Ensure engineering processes of a job are according to the production schedule.
• Demonstrate continual, professional, and respectful interaction with coworkers.
• Ensure all drawings and process documents are 100% traceable.
• Constant communication with engineering manager.
• Maintain a well-organized electronic filing system ensuring critical and/or confidential data is appropriately managed and stored within the Engineering department.
• Be proactive on lean value-added engineering processes.
• Help develop work instructions, visuals, organize folders, fixture matrix, action items, control plans, etc.
• Assist on developing and coordinating engineering processes and procedures for continual improvement.
• Identify and direct continual improvement in the Engineering department as defined in Rochester Welding Company’s QMS manual.
• Identify and recommend implementation value added engineering applications for the production process.
• Utilize background knowledge of engineering practices, physical and mathematical principles in the creation of product or part design.
• Understanding and setting priorities, working under minimal supervision and establishing credible working relationships with peers.
• Demonstrate utmost discretion in dealing with confidential information.
• Ensure compliance with established safety guidelines.

Job Requirements:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred but not required or a minimum of 5 years of continual engineering experience in industrial manufacturing specifically supporting fabrication / welding / machining.
• Proficient experience / knowledge using CAD software/CAM software, SolidWorks
• Proficient knowledge of blue print reading including and understanding dimensional tolerancing and GD&T.
• Proficient knowledge of raw materials (Steel, Armor, Alum, Stainless steel)
• Computer skills including Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and knowledge of ERP systems.
• Be a professional team member.
• Multi-task efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced work environment
• Excellence in typing, verbal / written communication, and planning skills are required
• Strong familiarity with fabrication equipment, programming equipment
• Solid understanding of CNC machine control capabilities
• Solid understanding of engineering techniques and terminology
• Design inputs, plans, outputs, verifying and validating products/parts.
• Self-motivated, positive, and proactive attitude a must
• Exceptional attendance
• Exceptional communicator
• Data orientated mentality.
• Effective problem solver
• Sense of urgency

Core Competencies:
• Performance Driven
• Communication
• Customer Centric
• Passion/Values
• Innovation
• Safety/Sustainability
• Collaboration
• Expertise
• Leadership

Physical Demands Analysis:
• Continuous use of a computer monitor, keyboard, and computer mouse
• Continuous sitting
• Occasional walking throughout the plant
• Occasional reaching above/below shoulder and forward
• Occasional bending, stooping, and crouching

Environmental Conditions:
• Inside Work – continuous
• Outside Work – Never
• Hot/Cold – Occasional
• Humid/Dry – Occasional
• Dust/Vapor/Fumes – Occasional
• Chemicals – Rare
• Moving Objects – Rare
• Loud Noise – Occasional
• Hand Tools – Never to Rare
• Operate equipment/machinery – Never to Rare
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): safety glasses -Occasional when on the shop floor

Never = Not Required/Never (0%)
Rare = Seldom/Rare (not daily (1-10%)
Occasional = Minor/Occasional (less than 3 hours)(11-33%)
Frequent = Required/Frequent (34-64%)(for 3-5 hours)
Continuous = Major/Continuous (64-100%)(more than 5 hours)

Benefits
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401K

Equal Opportunity Employer
RWCI does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, weight, height, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. RWCI will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship.