at RedGuard in Wichita, Kansas, United States
Job Description
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.
What You Can Expect Working in the Skilled Welder Position
The Skilled Welder is responsible for the fabrication, weld, and final installation of steel components in the production of blast-resistant, modular 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 and to meet third-party inspection requirements under AWS compliance standards. As a Skilled Welder, you are integral in supporting RedGuard's goal of delivering customers a quality product on time.Responsibilities
Proficiently welds components in flat, vertical and overhead positions.
Performs daily fit up and lay out 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
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 quality level.
Basic math skills with ability to read tape measure.
Ability to pass company required 3G/4G welding certifications, in less than 3 attempts, within 45 days of employment.
Ability to successfully use the following hand tools: grinders, tape measure, squares, come-a-longs, torches, plasma, and other tools specific for job task.
Basic computer skills.Preferred Qualifications
Associates degree or technical certificate in welding.
5 + years in fitting/welding trades in structural steel construction.
5+ years of Short Arc and Flux Core MIG experience.
5+ years of fabrication experience. 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.
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