Heavy Industrial Welder

Collins Machine Works; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a legendary team at a leading heavy industrial machine shop, where you'll shape the backbone of American industry. As a welder, you'll engage in both production and maintenance welding, utilizing advanced techniques and equipment. This role offers the chance to work with a skilled team, ensuring quality and precision in every task. With a commitment to safety and excellence, you'll thrive in an environment that values your contributions. If you're passionate about welding and eager to grow in your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Free Medical Clinic Access

401K with company match

Paid Time Off

Short Term Disability Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

Voluntary Supplementary Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Yearly bonus opportunities

Profit sharing

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of heavy industrial welding experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate job instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform multi-pass, all position fillet and butt welds.
• Operate and maintain heat treatment furnaces.

Skills

SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding)

GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding)

FCAW (Flux Cored Arc Welding)

Blueprint Comprehension

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Mathematical Computation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Precision Measuring Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Become a vital part of a legendary team, shaping the backbone of American industry! Come grow with our experienced team of machinists and welders in one of the leading heavy industrial machine shops in America supporting both DoD and commercial clients.

Welders will participate in production welding and maintenance welding. Additional responsibilities include the operation, maintenance, and daily monitoring of heat treatment furnaces.

Applicant must be a US citizen. Access to DoD facilities is required. Company is not able to sponsor work visa for this position.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Must be able to demonstrate ability to perform multi-pass, all position fillet and butt welds using SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) and FCAW (Flux Cored Arc Welding).
2. Knowledge of welding techniques (Submerged welding, oxygen-acetylene, electric arc, electro slag welding pulse Mig and TIG), tools and equipment.
3. Knowledge of and ability to use hand tools and instruments associated with the trade.
4. Must be able to work effectively with others.
5. Comprehend blueprints, sketches, and templates.
6. Must pass welder examination and qualify company’s internal processes.
7. WPS Process and procedure.
8. Must pass Welder Workmanship training (WWT) and maintain certification.

BENEFITS

1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
2. Free Medical Clinic Access
3. 401K with company match
4. Paid Time Off
5. Short Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance provided by company
6. Voluntary Supplementary Health Insurance Options include Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Term Life, and Long Term Disability
7. Employee Assistance Program
8. Opportunity for yearly bonus, profit sharing, overtime, and night shift differential pay

QUALIFICATIONS

1. High school diploma or GED
2. Minimum of 1 year of heavy industrial welding experience preferred. Strong candidates with relevant training and a demonstrated aptitude for learning will also be considered.
3. Language skills - effectively communicate and understand job instructions both verbally and written in the English language.
4. Ability to effectively interpret and translate instructions to other employees in a professional and respectful manner.
5. Ability and willingness to learn.
6. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
7. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
8. A strong, proven interest in engineering and mechanical systems.
9. Perform all tasks in a safe and responsible manner while maintaining a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Work overtime as needed on evenings and/or weekends.
Other duties as assigned.
Ability to read precision measuring tools.
Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Basic understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel (Example: create basic documents using existing company templates or update spreadsheets needed for tracking materials).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs. at a time when required.
2. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach overhead with hands and arms, stoop, crouch, kneel, climb ladders, and use stairs.
3. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
4. The employee will also be expected to spend time using a computer.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Collins Machine Works and CMMC Machine, LLC are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.