Fitter

Bonnavilla; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation/time off

Company-paid life insurance

Company-paid short-term disability

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Financial wellness coaching

Employee assistance program

Paid holidays (8)

Education assistance

Job summary

Bonnavilla in Lancaster, SC is seeking a skilled welder to lay out and position metal components per blueprint specifications. You will perform GMAW welding on production materials, assemble steel frames, and manage equipment setup and maintenance.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and accurate data entry. Night shift hours apply, with full company benefits and opportunities for ongoing training and certification where available.

Qualifications

• Interpreting fabrication drawings and data sheets.
• Knowledge of welding codes and safety practices.
• Strong math skills for measurements and tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Lay out and position metal components per blueprint using GMAW welding.
• Assemble steel frames through final welding and lift/position heavy components.
• Operate welding equipment and perform setup and routine maintenance.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness, follow policies, and document data entry.
• Transport materials using forklifts and cranes as needed.
• Complete paperwork and work with minimal supervision.

Skills

GMAW welding

Blueprint interpretation

Safety compliance

AWS certifications

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Oxy Acetylene/Cutting torch

Plasma torch

Grinding equipment

Job description

Buildings Div-Lancaster
Chief Buildings
992 Quality Drive
Lancaster, SC 29720, USA

Responsible for laying out and positioning metal components according to blueprint specification GMAW welding processes on production materials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carries out responsibilities with safety and efficiency as a priority. Prioritizes the well‑being of colleagues and actively contributes to the safety program by collaborating, sharing ideas, and voicing concerns. Adheres to training guidelines, policies, and procedures while maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Proactively identifies and addresses potential hazards.
• Ensure compliance with quality control standards and maintain required AWS certifications.
• Assemble steel frames through final welding, including lifting and positioning heavy components.
• Operate assigned equipment with full knowledge of its capabilities and applicable welding codes, handle machine setup and routine maintenance.
• Complete all job‑related paperwork and data entry accurately and manage tasks independently with minimal supervision, while maintaining the required weld Earned Hour Ratio.
• Operates forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment to safely and efficiently transport materials as required.
• Capable of working independently or as a team with minimum supervision.

Education: High School Diploma, or GED, preferred.

Shift: 7:30pm-6:00am

Supervisory Responsibilities: Responsible for creating a collaborative, safe and hazard free environment that is driven by employee involvement. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to leading departmental continuous improvement projects, supporting and executing all safety and health policies and programs, employee training and incident investigations.

This full‑time position is eligible for full company benefits, including

• Paid vacation/time off
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Company‑paid short‑term disability benefits
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Financial wellness coaching
• Employee assistance program
• Paid holidays (8)
• Education assistance
• And much more.

Preferred

• Skilled in interpreting fabrication drawings and data sheets for accurate assembly
• Strong mathematical abilities, including working with fractions and decimals.
• Proficient in using hand tools such as tape measures, squares, protractors, Oxy Acetylene, cutting/plasma torch, and grinding equipment.
• Knowledge of basic welding techniques and metal fabrication.

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