2ND SHIFT WELDER- YORK, SC

SteelFab, Inc.; York (SC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A steel fabrication company located in York, SC, is seeking skilled Welders and/or Fitters to cut and join metals. Candidates should have a high school education, be able to lift 50 lbs, and demonstrate proficiency in FCAW and SMAW welding. Responsibilities include performing and testing welds, operating welding tools, and reading blueprints. Preferred candidates will have two years of manufacturing experience in the steel fabrication industry. The position requires lifting and handling heavy materials and ensuring safety protocols are followed.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs over shoulder height.
• Familiar with welding processes WP1, WP2, and WP3.
• Proficiency in FCAW and SMAW welding processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform FCAW (2G) welding and pass welding tests.
• Operate air arc and grinders safely.
• Read weld symbols and check weld sizes.

Skills

FCAW welding

SMAW welding

Blueprint reading

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Air arc

90° angle grinder

Bridge crane

Heating torch

Cutting torch

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for skilled Welders and/or Fitters (knowledge of both is a plus) to cut and join metals and other materials at our York, SC facility.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform FCAW (2G) welding. Pass 2G test in FCAW on 1” thick coupon.
• Pass 2G test in SMAW group 4 electrodes on 3/8” coupon.
• Operate air arc to remove steel (back gouging).
• Grind with 90° angle grinder.
• Operate pendent controlled bridge crane safely and efficiently.
• Read weld symbols and check weld size using weld fillet gauges.
• Heat material to required temperature using temperature sticks and heating torch/cutting torch.
• Read and follow pre‑heat & interpass temperature tables.
• Set machines according to procedure charts.
• Use air chipper to chip slag.
• Use natural gas tube heaters to pre‑heat steel.
• Operate stud welder.
• Follow weld procedures as applied to volts, amps & wire feed speed.
• Heat, straighten and determine when to use pre‑heat to offset distortion.
• Meet requirement of Class “C” and “B” welders with greater efficiency.
• Perform other duties as required by management.

Qualifications And Requirements

Required

• High school education or equivalent.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. over shoulder height.
• Be able to read blueprints.
• Proficiency in FCAW (2G) and SMAW (2G).
• Be able to read weld symbols.
• Familiar with WP1 (manual shielded metal arc welding of carbon steel), WP2 (flux cored arc welding of carbon steel), and WP3 (flux cored arc welding with gas shielding of carbon steel).

Preferred

• Two or more years’ experience in manufacturing in the steel fabrication industry.
• Proficiency in using software, equipment, machines, tools, and electronic devices necessary for the job: air arc, 90° angle grinder, crane, heating torch, cutting torch.