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Welder 2nd Shift

Dave Steel Company
Shelby, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/28/2027

Since 1929, Dave Steel Company, a Walters Group Company, has primarily focused on industrial projects requiring expert fabrication, exceptional quality, and exemplary service across the United States. As Dave Steel grows and expands into new markets, we are seeking to welcome aspiring and driven individuals to our team who share our vision, mission and core values. We are incredibly proud of our projects, to name a few: Sierra Nevada Brewery in Asheville, NC, the Mission Hospital Cancer Center in Asheville, NC, The ASU End Zone in Boone, NC, and the Pratt Whitney Building in Asheville, NC.


We're an AISC Certified Fabricator in business since 1929. We are committed to supporting and developing our teams. We also ensure a positive, safe, collaborative work environment with ample personal and career development opportunities.

If you want to be a part of our team–read on and apply. Even if you feel like you don’t meet all the criteria, please give it a shot, and still apply.


Key Responsibilities:


Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Welder will be responsible for, but not limited to:

  • Ability to read and follow verbal instructions.
  • Must have good math skills and be able to add or subtract feet, inches and fractions.
  • Must pass 1 inch thick 2-G welder qualification.
  • Must pass tack welder qualification (visual macro break test).
  • Ability to use carbon air-arc for back gouging.

Position Requirements:

  • Minimum 3 years of welding structural steel experience.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
  • Ability to read a tape measure.
  • Ability to operate overhead cranes.
  • Current or past AWS certification for FCAW, MCAW.
  • Knowledge of health and safety procedures.
  • A team player, who can interrelate and operate effectively with peers and other associates within a collegial, yet demanding, work environment.
  • Organization skills and the ability to be flexible in managing changing priorities.
  • Communication skills–both written and oral.
  • Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.


Work Location:

  • Shelby Fabrication Facility
  • 2nd Shift
  • Monday to Friday

Benefits:

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Matching Contributions
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Vacation & Sick Time
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Salary : $44,230 - $55,934

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