Steel Fabrication Machinist – Growth & Benefits

Red Dot Buildings (Metal Building Systems); Athens (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, and life_ins

Career growth opportunities

Work on complex steel buildings

Job summary

Red Dot Buildings in Athens, Texas is seeking a dependable Shop Laborer to support structural steel production at our facility. You may operate plate-pulling and plate-processing equipment or a pull-through welder to assemble and weld steel components.

The role involves measuring, staging steel, and operating fabrication equipment with a focus on safety and quality. Ideal candidates have machine operation or welding experience and are eager to learn specialized equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, machine operation, welding or structural steel fabrication preferred.
• Ability to read or learn to read shop drawings and production prints.
• Ability to use tape measures accurately and follow instructions.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn specialized fabrication equipment.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow shop drawings, production instructions and material specifications.
• Measure, position and stage structural steel components.
• Operate plate-pulling, plate-processing, pull-through welding or other fabrication equipment.
• Set up and monitor assigned machinery throughout production.
• Inspect completed components for measurements, welds and defects.
• Report equipment malfunctions and material discrepancies to supervision.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area.
• Support other fabrication equipment or production areas as needed.

Skills

MIG welding

Machine operation

Structural steel fabrication

Read shop drawings

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Overhead cranes

Plate-pulling equipment

Job description

Red Dot Buildings in Athens, Texas is seeking a dependable Shop Laborer to support structural steel production at our facility. You may operate plate-pulling and plate-processing equipment or a pull-through welder to assemble and weld steel components.

The role involves measuring, staging steel, and operating fabrication equipment with a focus on safety and quality. Ideal candidates have machine operation or welding experience and are eager to learn specialized equipment.