Skilled Welder - RedGuard

RedGuard • Wichita, KS

4d • $23 - $26

About The Position

The Skilled Welder I fabricates, welds, and installs steel components used in blast-resistant modular buildings and other industrial buildings. The role involves continual use of cranes, jigs, torches, plasma cutters, hand tools, and welding machines, while meeting third-party inspection requirements under AWS compliance standards. The Skilled Welder supports RedGuard’s goal of delivering quality products on time.

The work involves heavy physical effort, including standing, climbing, kneeling, bending, and twisting throughout the day, as well as handling materials and performing precision work. Employees may encounter hot or cold climates, dusty conditions, and noisy areas. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

This is a safety-sensitive position and requires pre-employment drug testing; ongoing testing may also apply under company policy and applicable regulations. The position involves information subject to ITAR and/or EAR export controls. Selected non-U.S. persons must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information.

Requirements

• Prior experience with structural steel welding.
• Proficiency in industry-standard welding techniques.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret blueprints and product specifications.
• Basic math skills, including the ability to read a tape measure.
• Skill in using common hand and power tools, including grinders, squares, come-alongs, torches, plasma cutters, and other job-specific tools.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Must pass company-required 3G/4G welding certifications within three working weeks of employment, with no more than three attempts.
• Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Ability to stand, climb, kneel, bend, and twist throughout the day.
• Close visual acuity for tasks such as reading blueprints, inspecting parts, using measurement devices, and welding; visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
• Ability to weld components in vertical, flat, and overhead positions.
• Manual dexterity and stability sufficient for precision work.
• Full use of both hands and arms for coordinated tasks involving strength and fine motor skills, including handling tools and equipment, lifting or carrying materials, operating machinery, and repetitive or precise movements.
• Must meet applicable eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information if selected and classified as a non-U.S. person.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or technical certificate in welding.
• At least 2 years of experience in fitting/welding trades in structural steel construction.
• At least 2 years of Short Arc and Spray Arc MIG experience.
• At least 2 years of fabrication experience.

Responsibilities

• Weld components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Assist with daily fit-up and layout duties.
• Fabricate pieces to conform to product specifications and blueprints.
• Minimize scrap and rework and continually improve quality.
• Maintain schedules and budgets for assigned tasks and the overall project.
• Cross-train and use additional trade skills in multiple stages of the manufacturing process as assigned.
• Follow established safety and security rules and maintain a safe, clean work area and environment.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid holidays and one floating holiday of the employee’s choice.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• 401(k) retirement plans with employer match.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed