Steel Fabrication Technician - Welding & Shop Ops

Red Dot Corp; Athens (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Retirement contributions

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

Job summary

Red Dot Buildings in Athens, Texas, is seeking a dependable Shop Laborer to support structural steel production at our facility. This hands-on role may involve operating plate-pulling and plate-processing equipment or a pull-through welder to assemble and weld steel web and flange components.

Responsibilities include reading shop drawings, measuring and staging steel, and maintaining a safe, organized work area while supporting fabrication operations and meeting production needs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing, machine operation, welding or structural steel fabrication preferred.
• At least one year of MIG welding experience preferred for pull-through welding assignments.
• Ability to read or learn to read shop drawings and production prints.
• Ability to accurately use a tape measure.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow shop drawings, production instructions and material specifications
• Verify correct web, flange or plate material for each assignment
• 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 during production
• Use tape measures and other tools to verify material dimensions
• Operate overhead cranes and lifting devices to safely load and move steel
• Maintain material identification and traceability
• Inspect components for measurements, alignment and welds
• Report malfunctions and quality concerns to lead or supervisor
• Perform routine equipment inspections and basic operator care
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area
• Support other fabrication equipment or production areas as needed

Skills

Machine operation

Welding

Structural steel fabrication

Reading shop drawings

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measure

Overhead cranes

Job description

Red Dot Buildings in Athens, Texas, is seeking a dependable Shop Laborer to support structural steel production at our facility. This hands-on role may involve operating plate-pulling and plate-processing equipment or a pull-through welder to assemble and weld steel web and flange components.

Responsibilities include reading shop drawings, measuring and staging steel, and maintaining a safe, organized work area while supporting fabrication operations and meeting production needs.