Skilled Welder (1st Shift) - RedGuard

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday of YOUR Choice
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
• 401(k) Retirement Plans + Employer Match
• 100% Company-paid Basic Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Teladoc® Services, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• HSA, FSA and Pet Insurance Options
• Safety Boot and Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement Program
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• And more!

What You Can Expect Working in The Skilled Welder Position

The Skilled Welder I is responsible for the fabrication, weld, and final installation of steel components in the production of blast-resistant, modular buildings and other industrial buildings. In this role, you will be required to work with cranes, jigs, torches, plasma, hand tools and welding machines on a continual basis and to meet third-party inspection requirements under AWS compliance standards. As a Skilled Welder I, you are integral in supporting RedGuard’s goal of delivering customers a quality product on time.

Responsibilities

• Welds components in flat, vertical and overhead positions.
• Affords assistance daily fit up and lay out duties.
• Fabricates pieces, ensuring conformance with product specifications and blueprints.
• Minimizes scrap and rework and works to continually improve quality level.
• Maintains schedule and budgets for the task at hand and overall project.
• Cross-trains and uses additional trade skills in multiple stages of the manufacturing process as assigned.
• Follows established safety and security rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work area and environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Prior experience with structural steel welding.
• Proficient in industry-standard welding techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and product specifications accurately.
• Solid basic math skills, including the ability to read a tape measure.
• Skilled in using common hand and power tools, including grinders, squares, come-alongs, torches, plasma cutters, and other job-specific tools.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Must pass company-required 3G/4G welding certifications within three working weeks of employment, with no more than three attempts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree or technical certificate in welding.
• 2+ years in fitting/welding trades in structural steel construction.
• 2+ years of Short Arc and Spray Arc MIG experience.
• 2+ years of fabrication experience.

Work Environment

• Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work involves standing, climbing, kneeling, bending, and twisting of body parts throughout the day.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: viewing a computer terminal; reading blueprints; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and fabrication/welding of parts at distances close to the eyes. The worker is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
• The worker is exposed to adverse environmental conditions, such as hot and cold climates, dusty, and noisy areas.
• Must be able to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead.
• Must have enough manual dexterity and stability as required for precision work.
• Must have full use of both hands and arms to perform tasks requiring coordination, strength, and fine motor skills. This includes handling tools or equipment, lifting or carrying materials, operating machinery, and performing repetitive or precise movements with both hands simultaneously.

About The Company

RedGuard builds modular solutions that protect lives and assets. It is made up of innovative product lines and company divisions in the area of modular safe structures, most with threat mitigation. It is the leading authority in blast resistance and a world leader in providing safe, customizable and scalable modular buildings. The company’s dedication to meet each of its customer’s unique needs—from initial design to installation and beyond—combined with its unsurpassed standards for quality and overall safety makes it the go-to manufacturer in several industries.

RedGuard is driven by a passion for product innovation, and developing turnkey solutions that raise the bar in both personalization and protection for customers across industries and around the globe. It is dedicated to five key disciplines: concept, design, build, install and operation. Its success across industries has led some of the world's largest organizations to trust their employees' lives to RedGuard's products and brands.

For more information, visit https://redguard.com/