Welder - RedGuard Diversified Structures

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 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

- 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 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 Flux Core 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.

- 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability 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.

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 accommodations@lange.us.com

Department/Division: Plant

Reports to: Production and Fabrication Manager

Location: Wichita, KS

Shift: 1st

Overtime: As Required

Position Type/Hours: Full-time Safety Sensitive

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 National 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/