Fitter/Welder 2nd Shift

Dave Steel Company; Chesnee (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Matching Contributions

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Dave Steel Company, a Walters Group Company, is seeking a skilled Fitter/Welder for our Chesnee Fabrication Facility on the 2nd shift. You will read fabrication drawings, measure accurately, and perform welding tasks with QA standards across U.S. projects.

Join a team committed to safety, quality, and professional development. Expect room to grow, mentorship, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of fitting/welding structural steel experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration in a demanding environment.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow detailed fabrication drawings and instructions.
• Perform measurements using feet, inches, and fractions.
• Maintain safety and PPE compliance at all times.
• Mentor apprentices and junior fitters with safe practices.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Tape measure

Crane operation

Safety procedures

Team player

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

AWS FCAW/MCAW certification

Tools

Carbon air-arc equipment

Back gouging equipment

Overhead crane operation

Job description

Since 1929, Dave Steel Company, a Walters Group Company, has primarily focused on industrial projects requiring expert fabrication, exceptional quality, and exemplary service across the United States. As Dave Steel grows and expands into new markets, we are seeking to welcome aspiring and driven individuals to our team who share our vision, mission and core values.

We are incredibly proud of our projects, to name a few: Sierra Nevada Brewery in Asheville, NC, the Mission Hospital Cancer Center in Asheville, NC, The ASU End Zone in Boone, NC, and the Pratt Whitney Building in Asheville, NC.

We're an AISC Certified Fabricator in business since 1929. We are committed to supporting and developing our teams. We also ensure a positive, safe, collaborative work environment with ample personal and career development opportunities.

If you want to be a part of our team–read on and apply. Even if you feel like you don’t meet all the criteria, please give it a shot, and still apply.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Fitter/Welder will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Read and follow detailed written instructions and fabrication drawings.
• Perform accurate measurements and calculations using feet, inches, and fractions.
• Successfully pass a 1-inch thick 2-G welder qualification.
• Pass a tack welder qualification (visual macro break test).
• Operate carbon air-arc equipment for back gouging processes.
• Ensure safe work practices are adhered to, and appropriate PPE is worn at all times.
• Mentor apprentices and junior fitters by sharing knowledge and safe work practices.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of fitting/welding structural steel experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes.
• Current or past AWS certification for FCAW, MCAW.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• A team player, who can interrelate and operate effectively with peers and other associates within a collegial, yet demanding, work environment.
• Organization skills and the ability to be flexible in managing changing priorities.
• Communication skills–both written and oral.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Work Location:

• Chesnee Fabrication Facility
• 2nd Shift
• Monday to Friday

Benefits:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)