Skilled Welder - RedGuard

Lange • Wichita, KS

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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 regular use of cranes, jigs, torches, plasma cutters, hand tools, and welding machines, and requires meeting third-party inspection requirements under AWS compliance standards. The Skilled Welder supports RedGuard’s goal of delivering quality products on time.

This position is safety-sensitive and requires pre-employment drug testing, with ongoing testing possible under company policy and applicable regulations. The work also involves information subject to ITAR and/or EAR export-control requirements; selected non-U.S. persons must meet eligibility requirements for access to restricted information.

Requirements

• Prior experience with structural steel welding.
• Proficiency in industry-standard welding techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and product specifications accurately.
• Solid basic math skills, including the ability to read a tape measure.
• Skill 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.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or technical certificate in welding.
• Two or more years in fitting/welding trades in structural steel construction.
• Two or more years of Short Arc and Spray Arc MIG experience.
• Two or more 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 projects.
• Cross-train and use additional trade skills in multiple stages of manufacturing as assigned.
• Follow safety and security rules and regulations, and maintain a safe, clean work area and environment.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid holidays plus 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed