In business for 60 years Metal Trades, Inc. (MTI) is a highly capable heavy steel fabricator and shipyard located approximately 18 miles south of Charleston, South Carolina.

We specialize in:

Heavy Steel Fabrication * Heavy Steel Components as an OEM supplier * Barge & Vessel Construction * Power Transformer Tanks * Ship Repair * Large Pressure Vessels and Tanks Built to Section VIII of the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code

For over 100 customers, Metal Trades Inc. has been a key source for build to print steel fabrications requiring skilled craftsman and certified welders of all types of steel. Past projects have included both small and large industrial components (some in excess of well over 100 tons), military vehicle components, and custom built barges.

Job Description:

NAVSEA experience a plus! Duties include but are not limited to: Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in fabrication and assembly of structural products, applying knowledge of layout, product drawings, shop crane capacities and properties of metal. Analyzes work orders and blueprints to determine information, such as material to be used, type of operations, and sequence of operations required. Requisitions material. Inspects work in progress and finished products. Performs other duties as described under Supervisor (any industry) Master Title. May be designated by product fabricated as Structural-Steel-Shop Supervisor (any industry). Must possess excellent leadership and communication abilities. Must have advanced welding capabilities. Must have advanced blueprint reading and comprehension capabilities. Employee must be able to complete assigned job(s), plan the start and completion of a job as to minimize time and maximize efficiency. Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding [Welder, Tack (welding)]. Sets up equipment and welds parts, using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, or gas welding equipment [Welder, Combination (welding)]. May assemble parts by bolting. May repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts, using cutting torch, straightening press, and handtools. Must possess weld qualification for FCAW and SMAW. Must be able to operate shop cranes and forklifts. Will be required to use sound judgment when dealing with employee productivity, attendance and other issues. Will be required to follow and enforce company policies and quality assurance procedures.

Supervision: Works under minimal to no supervision. Reports to a Manager.

Education: May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with at least 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

5 plus years in a Supervision position preferred. Steel fabrication, Ship repair, boat/barge construction and/or repair exp. a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person