Fabrication Machine Operator- Night Shift

Red Dot Corp•Athens, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Red Dot Buildings is seeking a dependable, safety-focused Fabrication Machine Operator to support structural steel production at our Athens, Texas facility. This position may operate plate-pulling and plate-processing equipment or a pull-through welder used to assemble and weld steel web and flange components. Depending on your experience, training and production needs, you may measure and stage steel, pull and process plate, operate pull-through welding equipment or support other fabrication machinery. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with machine operation, welding or steel fabrication experience who enjoys hands-on work and learning specialized equipment. For more than 60 years, Red Dot Buildings has designed and manufactured custom-engineered metal buildings. Based in Athens, Texas, Red Dot delivers complex, customized structures for commercial, educational, athletic, government, worship and specialty applications. From design and detailing through fabrication and erection management, Red Dot’s work is built on technical expertise, teamwork, attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

Requirements

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
Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn specialized fabrication equipment
Strong attention to measurements, material identification and quality
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to work safely around heavy steel and moving machinery
Experience operating overhead cranes or lifting devices is a plus
Ability to work independently with appropriate supervision and collaborate with the production team
High school diploma or GED preferred
Ability to successfully complete any required machine or welding assessment

Responsibilities

Read and follow shop drawings, production instructions and material specifications
Verify that the correct web, flange or plate material is selected for each assignment
Measure, position and stage structural steel components
Operate plate-pulling, plate-processing, pull-through welding or other fabrication equipment based on training and assignment
Set up and monitor assigned machinery throughout the production process
Use tape measures and other tools to verify material dimensions and component accuracy
Operate overhead cranes and lifting devices to safely load, position and move steel
Maintain proper material identification and traceability
Inspect completed components for correct measurements, alignment, weld placement and visible defects
Make basic equipment or material adjustments within established procedures
Report equipment malfunctions, material discrepancies and quality concerns to the lead or supervisor
Perform routine equipment inspections and basic operator-level care
Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area
Support other fabrication equipment or production areas based on training and business needs