Welder I

Rite-Hite Company
paid holidays, sick time, 401(k), profit sharing
United States, Michigan, Clare
635 Industrial Drive (Show on map)
Jan 07, 2026
At Rite-Hite, your work makes an impact. As the global leader in loading dock and door equipment, we design and deliver solutions that keep our customers safe, secure, and productive. Here, you'll find innovation, stability, and the chance to grow your career as part of a team that's always looking ahead. PURPOSE AND SCOPE This position is responsible for laying out fabrications, tacking weldments together, and welding components to customer supplied specifications with the highest level of quality. This position is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work environment, while working with supervisors/leadership to make suggestions for improvement to products and processes. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Utilizes blueprints to fit and weld metal components. Selects equipment and plans, layout, assembly, and welding. Ensures Quality Auditor is called in to verify work. Lays out, positions, aligns, and fits components together. Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding. Set up and adjust GMAW equipment to perform quality welds. Use plasma, and/or oxyfuel cutting torches. Use hand power tools such as grinders, belt sanders, and die grinders. Is proficient using fabrication measurement tools (squares, tape measures, levels, magnets). Utilizes QC packets to determine build quantity Repair, disassemble, assemble, straighten, sharpen, and reshape products. Operates forklifts, hoists, and cranes. Responsible for executing and supporting the quality system and procedures in the effort for continuous improvement. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. KNOWLEDGE / SKILL REQUIREMENTS LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules,operatingand maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees ofan organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructionsfurnishedin written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing job responsibilities, the employeeis routinely required tostand, walk, and use their hands for tasks involving fine motor skills, such as handling, manipulating, or operating objects and tools.The employeeis occasionallyrequired tostoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; andtaste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds,frequentlylift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionallylift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative oftasks used whileperforming the essentialfunctions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee isfrequentlyexposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. INFORMATION ABOUT THE PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE EMPLOYEE'S JOB Occasionallymeans the person does the activity up to 33% of the time. Frequentlymeans the person does the activity 34% to 66% of the time. Continuallymeans the person does the activity 67% to 100% of the time. Activity& Frequency of Occurrence Standing, Continually Walking, Frequently Stooping, Frequently Kneeling, Frequently Crouching, Frequently Pushing, Frequently Pulling, Frequently Lifting/carrying, Frequently Sitting, Occasionally Balancing, Occasionally Crawling, Occasionally Reaching/workingoverhead, Occasionally Climbing, Occasionally Stairs, Occasionally Ladder, Occasionally Environmental Conditions & Amount of TimeExposed Fumes or airborne particles, Continually Various Levels of Noise, Continually Toxic or caustic chemicals, Frequently Vibration, Frequently Wet or humid conditions (non-weather), Occasionally Work nearmovingmechanical parts, Occasionally Work in high, precarious places, Occasionally Outdoor weather conditions, Never Extreme cold (non-weather), Never Extreme heat (non-weather), Never Risk of radiation, Never What We Offer At Rite-Hite, we take care of our people - because when you're supported, you can do your best work. Our benefits are designed to support your health, your future and your life outside of work: Health & Well-being: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance. A robust well-being program with an opportunity to receive an extra day off and more. Financial Security: A strong retirement savings program with 401(k), company match, and profit sharing. Time for You: Paid holidays, vacation time, and personal/sick days each year. Join us and build a career where you're supported - at work and beyond. Rite-Hite is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. In accordance with VEVRAA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for protected veterans. We are also committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace for the safety of our employees and customers.