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.

Benefits

• 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 Skilled Welder II Position

The Skilled Welder II 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, ABS and DNV compliance standards. As a Skilled Welder, you are integral in supporting Armoda’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

• 2+ years of 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 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.
• Must pass onsite 3G/4G weld test and offsite, third-party Short Arc and/or Flux Core MIG test during interview process.
• Ability to obtain company required welding certifications, within 2 attempts, within 45 days of employment.
• Must be able to pass a company pre-employment including background check and drug screen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree or technical certificate in welding.
• 3-5 + years in fitting/welding trades in structural steel construction.
• 3-5+ years of Short Arc and Flux Core MIG experience.
• 3-5+ 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.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

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 [email protected]

Department/Division: Manufacturing

Reports to: Fabrication Lead

Location: New Iberia, LA

Position Type/Hours: Full-time Safety Sensitive

Overtime: As Required

Travel Requirement: Less than 5%
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

About The Company

RedGuard builds modular solutions that protect lives and assets. It is made up of innovative product lines and company divisions in the area of modular safe structures, most with threat mitigation. It is the leading authority in blast resistance and a world leader in providing safe, customizable and scalable modular buildings. The company’s dedication to meet each of its customer’s unique needs—from initial design to installation and beyond—combined with its unsurpassed standards for quality and overall safety makes it the go-to manufacturer in several industries.

RedGuard is driven by a passion for product innovation, and developing turnkey solutions that raise the bar in both personalization and protection for customers across industries and around the globe. It is dedicated to five key disciplines: concept, design, build, install and operation. Its success across industries has led some of the world's largest organizations to trust their employees' lives to RedGuard's products and brands.

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About The Divison

Armoda designs modules and structures for use in the offshore oil and gas, maritime, and renewables industry for use on offshore platforms, vessels, and barges. This includes assets such as a fleet of certified workforce accommodations, offices, workshops, labs, and technical buildings. The diverse fleet is certified for offshore regulations to allow quick deployment for lease opportunities. There's also in-house design and fabrication services for custom solutions. With a dedicated service team, the company provides after-sales support, installation, maintenance, repairs, replacement parts, and full refurbishment services for customer’s assets. Truly solutions-oriented, the company provides cost effective, internationally compliant modular solutions to meet even the most challenging project or environmental requirements.

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