Welder Fabricator Fitter

Job Description

Job Description

rpGatta is a growing company who designs and builds custom manufacturing machinery for the Automotive, Tire and Off-Road Heavy Equipment Industries. We are looking for a highly self-motivated Welder to fill this challenging and interesting position.

rpGatta sells equipment all over the United States, Canada and Mexico. Because rpGatta designs and builds world class equipment at a competitive price, we are expanding and need an innovative Welder who can join us. We will want to hear your ideas when we brainstorm for the best solutions for our customers.

Our Welders fabricate custom designed equipment from our in house engineered AutoDesk Inventor drawings. Every machine is custom designed and unique. No two weldments are alike. While we weld all of the large custom frames in house, we do send out the smaller items to be completed by outside vendors, freeing up our welders to focus on the larger, more complicated custom frames. Once the welding is complete you will have the opportunity to assemble the equipment using our in house engineered AutoDesk Inventor drawings. As the equipment comes together, you will take part in the startup of the equipment; giving you the personal satisfaction and rewarding experience of seeing your work come to life.

We are hiring for both 1st and 3rd shifts. Third shift positions will get a $2.00/hour shift premium..We are looking for a self-motivated team players with good work ethic to fill these positions. A high school diploma and welding experience is required. Trade school and painting experience are both a plus. Candidate must be able to read mechanical drawings and provide their own tools. We offer on the job training for mechanical assembly as required to talented and motivated candidates.

Employees who excel in this position are eligible to join our Field Service Department, giving them the opportunity to travel to our customer's facilities throughout North America providing on-site installation support.

We offer an excellent working environment with a competitive wage and benefits package; including a 401(k) Pension Plan and medical insurance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Read mechanical drawings
• Weld/Fabrication
• Heat straightening
• Cutting
• Mechanical assembly
• Machine testing
• Prepare equipment to ship
• Loading Trucks