Fabricator

Metal Trades, Inc.; Hollywood (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefit Package

401K Match

Paid Time Off

Certification Sponsorship Opportunities

Shift Differentials

Job summary

Metal Trades, Inc. is looking for candidates for an entry-level welding position in Hollywood, South Carolina. This role involves performing basic welding, fitting, and fabrication tasks while learning to interpret blueprints. Candidates should have a High School diploma and some experience. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, competitive pay, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Industrious, reliable, and able to focus on tasks until completion.
• 6 months to 1 year of welding or fabrication experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic welding and fitting tasks using various techniques.
• Assist in assembly and finishing fabricated parts.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned work area.

Skills

Basic welding and fitting skills

Ability to use hand tools

Basic understanding of shop math

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Description

Built on Experience. Built for Skill. Built for You.

Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands‑on expertise in steel fabrication, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defense manufacturing.

That means when you join Keel, you’re joining a team backed by decades of proven craftsmanship and real‑world results.

We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions — and we do it with pride.

Your Mission:

Entry-level position performing basic welding, fitting, and fabrication tasks under close supervision. Learns to interpret blueprints, set up equipment, and complete assigned tasks safely and accurately.

Works with steel, aluminum, and stainless‑steel components.

Explore the Depth of the Role:

• Perform basic welding and fitting tasks using FCAW (Fluxcore), GMAW (MIG), TIG, Stick, Pulse, and Spray transfer techniques.
• Read and follow basic blueprints and weld symbols.
• Assist in assembly, grinding, straightening, beveling, bracing, and finishing fabricated parts.
• Perform flame cutting and pre‑and‑tack welding as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned work area.
• Follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE.

Requirements

Mission Readiness:

• Basic welding and fitting skills with Fluxcore, Pulse, and Spray transfer MIG welding.
• Ability to use hand tools, measuring devices, and lifting equipment.
• Basic understanding of shop math and welding symbols.
• Industrious, reliable, and able to focus on tasks until completion.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 6 months to 1 year of welding or fabrication experience preferred

Travel Requirements:

• Between facilities as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach/pull/push with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel regularly.
• May lift or carry 50lbs. Weights exceeding 50lbs will require mechanical means to maneuver.

Become a part of our Builders and you too can...

• Uphold Safety and Quality Standards
• Embody Team Spirit
• Relentless Customer Focus
• Convey Integrity, Trust, and Professionalism
• Execute with Excellence and Velocity

What Keel will build for you:

• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• Competitive Pay
• 401K Match
• HSA/FSA
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Internal Referral Bonus Opportunities
• Shift Differentials
• Overtime Potential
• Paid on the Job Training
• Certification Sponsorship Opportunities
• Committed to Individual Career Growth
• We Do Fun Things, Plus More!

Need Assistance?

If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the employment process, please email [e-mail] with details about your request and your contact information. Accommodation requests are reviewed individually on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that this email address is monitored only for inquiries related to reasonable accommodation requests.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

What we build, builds us.