Red Dot Buildings (Metal Building Systems)

Overview

Red Dot Buildings is seeking an experienced Welder who is skilled in producing strong, clean, and accurate welds in a structural steel fabrication environment. The role involves following established welding procedures and maintaining high quality standards to ensure that components meet the company's specifications.

Responsibilities

• Weld clips, connection plates, and other components onto structural steel members.
• Perform welds in accordance with applicable specifications, including AWS D1.1 and D1.3.
• Follow weld maps and Welding Procedure Specifications to ensure correct weld size, type, location, and sequence.
• Inspect component fit-up before welding and identify alignment or preparation concerns.
• Set up and calibrate welding equipment for the assigned work.
• Inspect completed welds for quality, accuracy, and compliance with established standards.
• Clean beams and remove weld spatter after welding to prepare components for the paint shop.
• Safely operate overhead cranes and other lifting equipment.
• Use proper rigging practices when positioning and moving materials.
• Perform routine equipment checks and basic maintenance as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of work procedures and quality requirements for the assigned area.
• Identify and communicate concerns involving materials, fit-up, weld maps, or equipment.
• Maintain an organized work area and properly care for tools and equipment.
• Follow all required safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Complete special assignments and other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Welding experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or structural steel environment.
• The ability to produce accurate, consistent, and high-quality welds.
• Experience reading weld maps, fabrication drawings, or work instructions.
• Familiarity with weld symbols and Welding Procedure Specifications.
• Knowledge of proper joint preparation and fit-up requirements.
• Experience setting up and adjusting welding equipment.
• Familiarity with AWS D1.1 or D1.3 welding standards is preferred.
• Overhead-crane and material-rigging experience is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing quality work.
• The ability to identify weld-quality or fit-up concerns before they become larger problems.
• A safety-first mindset and dependable attendance.
• A willingness to learn, accept feedback, and develop additional welding skills.
• The ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with a team.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on your skills and experience
• Shift differential for night-shift positions
• Retirement contributions that grow with you
• Generous paid time off
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• On-the-job training and opportunities to develop your skills
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement

Additional Information

• The chance to work on complex, custom-engineered steel buildings
• Red Dot Buildings is an Equal Opportunity Employer.