Welder - RedGuard Diversified Structures

About the Company

Purchased by RedGuard in 2021, RedGuard Diversified Structures is a trusted provider of structures for severe weather and asset protection. Our two brands, Survive-A-Storm Shelters and Matador Steel Buildings, offer comprehensive safety solutions for families and businesses. Tornado shelters are debris and impact-tested through the Texas Tech Wind Institute and bear the seal of the National Storm Shelter Association. Matador Steel Buildings provide rugged steel pole barn structures. We prioritize safety and quality using high-quality steel manufactured in the USA.

About the Role

A Welder I is responsible for welding and final installation of steel components in the production of residential and commercial storm shelters, engineered metal buildings, and other industrial buildings. In this role, you will work with cranes, jigs, torches, plasma, hand tools, and welding machines while meeting RGDS Quality Standards. As a Welder, you support the goal of delivering customers a quality product on time.

Responsibilities

• Proficiently weld components in flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions.
• Prepare and set up materials for welding using hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments.
• Operate welding equipment, including power tools and material handling equipment like overhead cranes.
• Maintain schedule and budgets for tasks and overall projects.
• Cross-train and use additional trade skills in multiple stages of the manufacturing process as assigned.
• Follow established safety and security rules, maintaining a safe and clean work area.

Requirements

• Capable of passing weld tests with proven experience in Short Arc and Spray Arc MIG welding.
• Knowledge of proper welding techniques to minimize scrap or rework and improve quality.
• Basic math skills and ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to pass company-required welding certifications.
• Proficiency with hand tools such as grinders, tape measures, squares, come-a-longs, torches, and plasma.
• Basic computer skills.

Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment include:

• Heavy work: exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly.
• Standing, climbing, kneeling, bending, and twisting throughout the day.
• Close visual acuity for tasks such as reading blueprints, inspecting small defects, using measurement devices, and welding at close distances.
• Operating motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
• Exposure to adverse environmental conditions: hot and cold climates, dusty and noisy areas.
• Proximity to hazards: moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, scaffolding, high places, high heat, and chemicals.
• Full use of both hands and arms for tasks requiring coordination, strength, and fine motor skills.

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

Pay

$21.00–$25.00 per hour. The compensation range is an estimate based on available market data and may vary depending on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.