Certified Welder - Savannah, GA

SJ Hamill Construction Company, LLC; Georgia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings program with company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

A construction firm is seeking a skilled Welder responsible for performing welding and steel fabrication tasks essential for structural steel components in various construction projects. The role necessitates interpreting technical drawings and operating welding equipment safely. The ideal candidate will be a certified welder with experience in field operations and knowledge of welding techniques. Attractive benefits include health insurance, 401(k) matching, and vocational enhancement programs.

Qualifications

• Certified Welder specializing in field operations with proven welding capabilities.
• Ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Experience with interpreting layout prints for welding techniques.

Responsibilities

• Interpret prints and sketches for structural steel fabrication.
• Perform material handling functions.
• Operate motorized welding equipment following safety rules.

Skills

Certified Welder

Structural Steel Fabrication

Ability to interpret prints and sketches

Experience with heavy flux core wire feed welding

Good balance and physical strength

Tools

Welding equipment

Hand tools

Cutting torch

Job description

44 SJ Hamill, Georgia, USA

Role Overview

The Welder is responsible for performing basic welding and steel fabrication tasks in support of the production of structural steel components for construction projects. This position involves reading shop drawings, measuring, cutting, fitting, and welding steel parts according to specified tolerances and quality standards.

Primary Responsibilities

• Interpret and use prints and sketches to perform layout and welding techniques for structural steel fabrication.
• Perform general material handling functions, such as jobsite clean‑up and moving of materials by hand.
• Operate motorized equipment including welding, air arcing, bolting, grinding, use of cutting torch, hammers, reamers, tape measures and overhead crane operation.
• Perform all job duties following company safety rules and proper use of assigned personal protective equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Certified Welder specializing in field operations, with proven ability to complete structural and equipment welding at remote job sites.
• Knowledge and ability to interpret and use prints and sketches to perform layout and welding techniques for structural steel fabrication.
• Pass AWS Welding Test on a one‑inch grove test in the horizontal position.
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds of material.
• Ability to frequently walk, stoop, kneel, reach and climb.
• Ability to successfully use hand tools such as those listed under position responsibilities.
• Work requires alert individuals with good balance and physical strength.
• Experience with heavy flux core wire feed welding.
• TWIC card preferred but not required. Ability to obtain one is required.

What we can offer you:

• Inclusive Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, and Illness insurance
• Company paid Disability and Life insurance
• Health Savings Account contribution of up to $1,000 per year
• 401(k) retirement savings program with a company match
• Employee Assistance Program including discounts with major vendors & products
• Mental and physical wellness programs
• Competitive time off package including vacation, sick, and holiday pay
• Career advancement opportunities with a stable well‑established organization
• Tuition reimbursement program and access to LinkedIn Learning courses

*Applications submitted without a resume will not be considered.

CSG/SJ Hamill does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of CSG/SJ Hamill without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of CSG/SJ Hamill.

SJ Hamill Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

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