Laborer

Thompson Construction Group; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Wellness programs

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading construction firm based in Sumter, South Carolina is seeking a dedicated individual for operations in the custom metal fabrication shop. The position involves assisting with fabrication tasks, safely operating shop equipment, and maintaining a clean workspace. Candidates should be able to communicate effectively, use basic math, and handle physical demands of the role. This role offers a competitive compensation package including health benefits and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to work in various environmental conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in various tasks within the fabrication shop.
• Operate fabrication shop equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Follow all safety and project rules.

Skills

Ability to communicate clearly

Basic math skills

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Proficiency in using a tape measure

Job description

Since its foundation in 1986, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. has grown from a small, local company into one of the largest privately held companies based in South Carolina. Our diverse services portfolio includes capital projects, power services, maintenance services, disaster recovery, hydro consulting and commercial construction. We believe in investing in our employees to help them reach their professional goals, as well as their personal goals. Thompson promotes a work environment that fosters learning, leadership, and development along with a safety culture that never waivers. Thompson is headquartered in Sumter, South Carolina with offices spanning the United States, primarily southeast and central United States.

Position Description

Perform any combination of various basic tasks associated with the operation of the custom metal fabrication shop and do so in a safe and quality manner with the best quality possible. Primary duties will include preparing shop for upcoming projects, assisting with fabrication shop tasks as directed, unloading and loading material, and cleaning work areas.

Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with Shop Superintendent, Fabricators, and Fabrication Shop Helpers to ensure daily and project related production needs are met safely and efficiently by assisting with various tasks.
• Safely and efficiently operates all fabrication shop equipment such as mechanical shears, press brakes, rollers, ironworkers, drill presses, saws, and forklifts.
• Takes direction and effectively communicates with supervisors based on project needs.
• Thinks creatively and applies results to safely and efficiently complete tasks.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.
• Maintains work area in clean and tidy manner.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly with supervisor/co-workers and understand direction from supervisor.
• Must be able to utilize basic math and read a tape measure.
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively
• Work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environments
• 40 or more hours per week with possible weekend work
• Background check and drug screen based on job location/requirements
• We strive to provide a competitive compensation and benefits package. This includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), wellness programs and career development.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

If you want to view the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster, please choose your language: English – Spanish – Arabic - Chinese

English – Spanish – Chinese

If you want to view the Pay Transparency Policy Statement, please click the link: English