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Fitter/Welder
Location: West Columbia, SC
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Schedule: Monday–Thursday | 6:00 AM–4:00 PM (4x10 Schedule)
Pay: $28–$36/hour, based on experience and skill level
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Fitter/Welder to join a growing industrial manufacturing team in West Columbia, SC. This position is ideal for a skilled welder/fabricator who is comfortable working from blueprints, performing layout and fit-up, tack welding, and completing final welds on large industrial components and assemblies.
The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on welding and fabrication experience, excellent blueprint-reading skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
What You'll Do
- Perform metal fabrication, fitting, assembly, and welding according to blueprints and specifications.
- Lay out, fit, tack weld, and assemble structural metal components.
- Complete final welds while maintaining proper alignment, dimensions, and tolerances.
- Fabricate and repair piping systems, fuel tanks, and other metal components as assigned.
- Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, mechanical drawings, and work instructions.
- Use measuring tools such as squares, rulers, tape measures, and other precision equipment to verify dimensions.
- Work with jigs, fixtures, and other fabrication tools.
- Inspect completed work to ensure it meets required specifications and quality standards.
- Identify and correct fit-up, alignment, welding, and fabrication issues.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area and follow all safety procedures.
- Work efficiently while maintaining high-quality workmanship.
What We're Looking For
- 3–5 years of hands-on welding and fabrication experience.
- Strong fitting and welding skills.
- Experience with MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Cored, or other applicable welding processes.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols.
- Experience with layout, fit-up, tack welding, and final welding.
- Ability to work with large metal components and industrial equipment.
- Strong understanding of measurements, alignment, tolerances, and distortion control.
- Ability to troubleshoot welding and fitting issues.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- High school diploma and/or technical or trade training preferred.
- Associate degree or technical school training is a plus.
Preferred Experience
Candidates with experience in the following environments are encouraged to apply:
- Industrial manufacturing
- Heavy equipment
- Structural steel
- Metal fabrication
- Machinery fabrication
- Industrial piping
- Tanks or pressure vessels
- Rail equipment
- Heavy machinery
- Automotive or equipment manufacturing
Important Hiring Process
An onsite weld test is required to be considered for this position.
Candidates will also complete a paper/technical test as part of the hiring process. The testing and interview process will take place onsite and may take approximately 2.5 hours total.
Please note:
- Candidates must bring their own welding helmet for the weld test.
- Steel-toed shoes are required at the facility.
- Candidates must successfully complete the weld test to move forward in the hiring process.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Full-time, direct-hire opportunity
- Consistent Monday–Thursday schedule
- Four 10-hour shifts with three days off each week
- Competitive pay of $28–$36/hour
- Opportunity to apply your welding and fabrication skills in a hands-on industrial environment
- Work on large-scale equipment and complex metal assemblies
Schedule
Monday–Thursday | 6:00 AM–4:00 PM
This is a consistent four-day workweek with Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off.
How to Apply
If you have strong welding and fabrication experience and are looking for a stable, full-time opportunity with a consistent four-day schedule, we would like to hear from you.
Apply today and our recruiting team will contact qualified candidates to discuss the opportunity and next steps.
Pay: $28.00 - $36.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $36