Welder/ Fitter I in Ridgeville, South Carolina at Carolina Heavy Steel

Position Summary

The Structural Welder/Fitter I is an entry-level to intermediate skilled trades position responsible for fitting, aligning, and welding structural steel components according to blueprints, drawings, and specifications. The employee works under the supervision of a lead fitter, foreman, or shop supervisor and assists in the fabrication of structural steel assemblies.

Essential Duties

• Perform basic fitting, assembly, and welding tasks.
• Read simple drawings and weld symbols.
• Use measuring tools and welding equipment.
• Assist in fabrication of structural assemblies.
• Follow safety and quality requirements.

Experience

• 0–2 years of welding and/or fitting experience.

Qualifications

• Basic blueprint reading skills.
• Ability to use measuring instruments.
• Basic math skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic welding training or vocational education.
• Ability to pass entry-level welding test.
• Basic understanding of measuring tools.

Hours

• Monday – Thursday 6:00am – 4:30pm
• Overtime may be required.

• Read and interpret shop drawings, blueprints, and fabrication details.
• Measure, mark, and lay out materials using tapes, squares, levels, and other measuring tools.
• Fit structural steel components including beams, columns, braces, plates, and miscellaneous steel.
• Perform tack welding and final welding using FCAW, SMAW, and/or GMAW processes.
• Operate fabrication equipment such as grinders, drills, magnetic drills, oxy-fuel torches, and plasma cutters.
• Verify dimensions and tolerances before and after welding.
• Maintain weld quality standards and follow welding procedures.
• Perform material handling using overhead cranes and forklifts (if trained and authorized).
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Follow all company safety policies and OSHA regulations.
• Assist with inspections and quality control activities as required.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum 1–2 years of structural steel fabrication, fitting, or welding experience preferred.
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately to 1/16 inch.
• Basic blueprint reading skills.
• Knowledge of structural steel fabrication and welding practices.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments.
• Ability to pass a weld test if required.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
• AWS certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Experience with FCAW (Flux Core) welding.
• Experience operating overhead cranes.
• Forklift certification.
• Experience in heavy steel fabrication environments.
• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and climb throughout the workday.
• Work in varying temperatures and industrial environments.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands and arms.
• Ability to wear required PPE including welding hood, respirator, gloves, safety glasses, and steel-toed boots.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work from drawings and verbal instructions.
• Basic math and measuring skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and productivity.
• FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding)
• SMAW (Stick Welding)
• GMAW (MIG Welding)