Welder / Fabricator - 1st Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Job Description

Rotex is looking for a Welder/Fabricator to join our team in Cincinnati, Ohio. This is a first shift position, with a standard 5-day, 8-hour work schedule. First shift schedules are Monday-Friday from 6:00AM - 2:30PM, with frequent mandatory overtime extending those hours from 5:00AM - 3:30PM, plus most Saturdays. This position pays a competitive rate per hour, with guaranteed annual increases, and opportunities for overtime. 

Work You’ll Do: 

• Perform welding of ferrous metal parts including setup, fit-up, tack welding, gas burning and cutting, finish welding, straightening, and checking.   

• Fabricate sub-assemblies and assemblies such as:  Box Frames, Cooler Decks, Bases, Bottom Pans, Top Covers, and items of 16 gage and heavier, etc., in accordance with drawings and other specifications using necessary equipment, tools, jigs and fixtures.   

• Welding processes are: SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding), and FCAW (Flux Cored Arch Welding).   

• Breakdown of Essential Job Functions  

• With technical drawings or plans as a guide use applicable tools to create a joint or intersection of two metal pieces. Examine work to ensure the joint is strong before moving on to the next component in the plan (30%) 

• Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers (30%) 

• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions (30%) 

• Examine work pieces for defects and measures work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications (5%) 

• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed (5%) 

• Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems – Supplements all processes. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

Basic Qualifications: 

• Welding Certification from an accredited institution. 

• 3+ years of relevant experience in welding and fabrication. 

• Ability to read and interpret Blueprints for weld fabrication.  

• Ability to successfully complete pre-hire weld tests. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Communication: Be able to speak to others to convey information effectively so that the job can be completed in the manner it should be. Be able to clearly articulate an opinion to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. Listens to and understands the views of others. Be confident enough to communicate difficult messages. 

• Teamwork: Supports team efforts; cooperates and works well with others in the pursuit of team goals; builds group cohesiveness by emphasizing team objectives and reinforcing cooperation; creates strong morale in his/her team and across functions; shares wins and successes; brings a feeling of participation and belonging to the team. 

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Who we are: 

Rotex pioneered the dry separation industry and grew to become a global manufacturer of industrial separation equipment, becoming a subsidiary of Hillenbrand, Inc. in 2011. Rotex now sets the standards for maximizing yield and minimizing waste for a host of Fortune 500 companies in processing facilities around the world.

The Rotex story of superior separations starts with the people who work here. Our associates are our number-one asset; this fine group of people helped Rotex expand from a regional Cincinnati company to a strong global competitor. And we’re not done yet. We’re always looking for great people to add to our story and to help us write the next chapter in our history. Rotex is an Operating Company of Hillenbrand.

Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose — Shape What Matters For Tomorrow™ — we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.Hillenbrand.com.

EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.  Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [email protected] .  In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.  At Hillenbrand, everyone is welcome to apply and "Shape What Matters for Tomorrow".