Welder I - RedGuard Diversified Structures

ZipRecruiter; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Wichita seeks a Welder I to join their team. This role involves fabricating and welding steel components for storm shelters and industrial buildings. Candidates should have welding experience, the ability to read blueprints, and a commitment to safety and quality. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plans with Employer Match

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Welding Equipment Provided

Qualifications

• Ability to pass weld test with MIG experience.
• Some structural steel welding experience required.
• Ability to safely use overhead cranes.

Responsibilities

• Weld components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Fabricate pieces ensuring conformance with specifications.
• Maintain schedules and budgets for projects.

Skills

Welding Techniques

Blueprint Reading

Basic Math Skills

Tools

Welding Machines

Hand Tools

Cranes

Job description

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The compensation range provided for this role is an estimate based on available market data. The actual amount may vary considering the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please discuss the flexibility and details of our compensation philosophy with your recruiter.

Benefits

• Welding Equipment and Hand Tools Provided
• All Welding Safety Gear Provided - All you need to bring is your hood, we will take care of the rest!
• 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 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 Welder I Position

The Welder I is responsible for the fabrication, 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 be required to work with cranes, jigs, torches, plasma, hand tools, and welding machines on a continual basis as well as meeting third-party inspection requirements under AWS compliance standards. As a Welder, you are integral in supporting RedGuard Diversified Structures' goal of delivering customers a quality product on time.

Responsibilities

• Proficiently welds components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Performs daily fit-up and layout duties.
• Fabricates pieces ensuring conformance with product specifications and blueprints.
• 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

• Can pass weld test displaying Short Arc and Spray Arc MIG experience.
• Some structural steel welding experience.
• Knowledge of proper fitting/welding techniques.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and product specifications.
• Work in such a way as to create limited scrap or rework and work to continually improve the quality level.
• Basic math skills with the ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to pass company-required welding certifications.
• Ability to successfully use the following hand tools: grinders, tape measure, squares, come-a-longs, torches, plasma, and other tools specific for the job task.
• Ability to safely use overhead cranes.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must be able to pass a company pre-employment including background check and drug screen.

Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting up to 50 pounds and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. 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.
• The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , or protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. , U.S. Permanent (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please provide a brief description of your reasonable accommodation to [e-mail]

Department/Division: RGDS Wichita

Reports to: Fabrication and Production Manager

Location: Wichita, KS

Shift: 1st

Overtime: As Required

Position Type/Hours: Full-time | M-F |

Travel Requirement: Less than 5%

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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. Our tornado shelters are debris and impact-tested through the Texas Tech Wind Institute to ensure safety, and they bear the seal of the Storm Shelter Association. Matador Steel Buildings offer rugged steel pole barn structures to protect your assets. We prioritize safety and quality by using high-quality steel manufactured in the USA. With a focus on quality and attention to detail, RedGuard Diversified Structures is the trusted choice for protective structures.

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