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Position range in East Texas $34k

•$48k Per Year Shop Laborer

•Night Shift

RED DOT CORPORATON

Occupation:

Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters

Location:

ATHENS, TX

•75751

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

09/24/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas

Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

09/27/2026

Expires:

10/24/2026

Job #: 17072795

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite

Full Time Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience

12 Month(s) Language

English, Well Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Public Transit

Available Benefits Help for . Description Build the steel behind custom structures. Operate specialized equipment. See the results of your work. Red Dot Buildings is seeking a dependable, safety-focused Shop Laborer to support structural steel production at our Athens, Texas facility. This position may operate plate-pulling and plate-processing equipment or a pull-through welder used to assemble and weld steel web and flange components. Depending on your experience, training and production needs, you may measure and stage steel, pull and process plate, operate pull-through welding equipment or support other fabrication machinery. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with machine operation, welding or steel fabrication experience who enjoys hands-on work and learning specialized equipment. About Red Dot Buildings For more than 60 years, Red Dot Buildings has designed and manufactured custom-engineered metal buildings. Based in Athens, Texas, Red Dot delivers complex, customized structures for commercial, educational, athletic, government, worship and specialty applications. From design and detailing through fabrication and erection management, Red Dots work is built on technical expertise, teamwork, attention to detail and a commitment to quality. What You Will Do Read and follow shop drawings, production instructions and material specifications

Verify that the correct web, flange or plate material is selected for each assignment

Measure, position and stage structural steel components

Operate plate-pulling, plate-processing, pull-through welding or other fabrication equipment based on training and assignment

Set up and monitor assigned machinery throughout the production process

Use tape measures and other tools to verify material dimensions and component accuracy

Operate overhead cranes and lifting devices to safely load, position and move steel

Maintain proper material identification and traceability

Inspect completed components for correct measurements, alignment, weld placement and visible defects

Make basic equipment or material adjustments within established procedures

Report equipment malfunctions, material discrepancies and quality concerns to the lead or supervisor

Perform routine equipment inspections and basic operator-level care

Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area

Support other fabrication equipment or production areas based on training and business needs

Requirements

Previous experience in manufacturing, machine operation, welding or structural steel fabrication preferred

At least one year of MIG welding experience preferred for pull-through welding assignments

Ability to read or learn to read shop drawings and production prints

Ability to accurately use a tape measure

Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn specialized fabrication equipment

Strong attention to measurements, material identification and quality

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Ability to work safely around heavy steel and moving machinery

Experience operating overhead cranes or lifting devices is a plus

Ability to work independently with appropriate supervision and collaborate with the production team

High school diploma or GED preferred

Ability to successfully complete any required machine or welding assessment