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Structural Welder / Fitter

Legal Staffing Solutions
Charleston, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/18/2027

Join our dynamic team as a Welder / Fitter specializing in Structural Steel! In this pivotal role, you will lead welding and fitting operations on large-scale steel structures, ensuring precision, safety, and quality at every step. Your expertise will drive the fabrication and assembly of complex steel components, supporting construction projects from start to finish. This position offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your leadership skills while working on innovative infrastructure projects that make a real impact.

Responsibilities

  • 15 years of welding and fitting activities on construction sites, ensuring adherence to project specifications and safety standards
  • Accurately assemble structural steel components
  • Perform MIG, TIG, FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding), and welding with precision and consistency
  • Operate power tools, hand tools, plasma cutters, press brake machines, and machining equipment to fabricate steel parts
  • Conduct measurements using calipers, micrometers, and other precision tools to ensure accurate fabrication and assembly
  • Rigging, crane operations, pipe threading, and assembly processes to facilitate efficient workflow
  • Maintain strict compliance with ASME codes & standards for structural welding and fabrication processes
  • Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot fabrication issues and optimize welding techniques for quality results
  • Ensure all work meets safety regulations and quality control standards throughout the project lifecycle

Experience

  • Proven construction site experience with a strong background in structural steel fabrication and installation
  • Extensive knowledge of welding techniques including MIG, TIG, FCAW, welding, and plasma cutting
  • Skilled in blueprint reading, schematics interpretation, and mechanical knowledge related to steel structures
  • Familiarity with rigging operations, crane handling, pipe threading, and the use of hand tools and power tools in a manufacturing or construction environment
  • Ability to read technical drawings accurately and perform basic math calculations for measurements and adjustments
  • Experience working with ASME codes & standards for welding and fabrication is highly desirable
  • Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to guide teams safely through complex fabrication tasks

Join us in building robust structures that stand the test of time! We are committed to fostering a safe environment where your skills can thrive. If you’re passionate about precision welding, fabrication excellence, and leading teams on impactful projects — this is the opportunity

Work Location: In person

Pay: $26.28 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26 - $40

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