Skilled Welder - RedGuard

RedGuard builds modular solutions that protect lives and assets, specializing in blast-resistant and industrial modular buildings. The company is a leader in safe, customizable structures across multiple industries.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday of your choice
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 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
• Additional benefits available

Responsibilities

• Weld components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Assist with daily fit-up and layout duties.
• Fabricate pieces ensuring conformance with product specifications and blueprints.
• Minimize scrap and rework while improving quality levels.
• Maintain schedule and budgets for tasks and overall projects.
• Cross-train and apply additional trade skills in multiple stages of the manufacturing process as assigned.
• Follow established safety and security rules; maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Requirements

• Prior experience with structural steel welding.
• Proficiency 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 (e.g., grinders, squares, come-alongs, torches, plasma cutters).
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Must pass company-required 3G/4G welding certifications within three working weeks of employment (no more than three attempts).

Qualifications

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

Work Environment

The role involves heavy physical work, including exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds. The position requires standing, climbing, kneeling, bending, and twisting throughout the day.

• Close visual acuity required for tasks such as reading blueprints, inspecting small defects, operating machinery, and welding at close distances.
• Visual acuity necessary for operating motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
• Exposure to adverse environmental conditions (e.g., hot/cold climates, dusty/noisy areas).
• Must be able to weld components in vertical, flat, or overhead positions.
• Requires manual dexterity, stability, and coordination for precision work, including handling tools, operating machinery, and performing repetitive movements with both hands.

Pay

$21.00 to $26.00 per hour