Structural Welder I in Ridgeville, South Carolina at Carolina Heavy Steel

Structural Welder I

Position Summary

Entry-level structural welder responsible for performing basic welding tasks under direct supervision. Works from drawings and instructions to weld structural components safely and efficiently.

Essential Duties

• Perform FCAW, SMAW, GMAW, or other approved welding processes on structural steel.
• Read basic blueprints and weld symbols.
• Prepare materials for welding by grinding, cleaning, and fitting.
• Operate welding and cutting equipment safely.
• Complete assigned welds according to quality standards.
• Maintain tools and work area.
• Follow all safety and environmental procedures.

Qualifications

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

Experience

• 0–2 years of welding experience.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1–2 years of structural welding experience in a fabrication shop, manufacturing environment, or construction setting.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and fabrication drawings.
• Proficient in MIG, Flux-Core (FCAW), and/or Stick (SMAW) welding processes.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment welding test.
• Basic knowledge of measuring tools, including tape measures, squares, levels, and calipers.
• Ability to safely operate grinders, cutting torches, drills, and other fabrication equipment.
• Understanding of welding safety practices and OSHA regulations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical work including standing, bending, kneeling, and climbing for extended periods.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work overtime as needed.
• AWS welding certification or equivalent welding credentials.
• Experience welding carbon steel and structural steel components.
• Experience working with cranes, forklifts, and rigging equipment.
• Familiarity with structural steel fabrication and erection standards.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures and industrial environments.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including welding helmet, respirator (if required), gloves, and safety boots.