What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welder I position at Carolina Heavy Steel?
Description:
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.
Hours
Monday - Thursday 6:00am - 4:30pm
Overtime may be required.
Requirements:- 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.