Tier II- Structural Welder (GMAW-P & GMAW-SP)

Riley Power Group; Goose Creek (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Riley Power Group is hiring skilled welders for multiple sites across the United States. The role requires 2–3 years of GMAW-P and GMAW-SP experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to pass a hair follicle drug test and background check.

Candidates must read weld symbols, follow NAVSEA requirements, and maintain UT-quality welds while handling 50 lb lifts and OT as needed. Safety and reliability are emphasized on-site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of GMAW-P and GMAW-SP experience with a High School diploma or GED.
• Able to read and interpret welding drawings and symbols.
• Pass respirator fit-check and wear a respirator as required.
• Must pass background check and drug screen (hair follicle test).
• Willing to work OT and multiple shifts.

Responsibilities

• Weld carbon steel and related alloys to NAVSEA standards.
• Perform GMAW-P and GMAW-SP welding in multiple positions.
• Verify weld size with gauges and maintain UT quality.
• Follow welding sequence per drawings and specs.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs and work in confined or high-temperature environments.

Skills

GMAW-SP

GMAW-P

Navsea tests

UT proficiency

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Weld gauges

Job description

Job Details

RPG Field

Job ID#: 1667

Job Category: RPG Field

Positions Available: 10

Job posted: 10/21/2026

Riley Power group, LLC is a full-service maintenance and capital construction services company headquartered in Rock Hill, SC. We work nationwide on some of the most challenging, exciting construction and maintenance projects in the industrial sector. We are currently hiring skilled first-class Welders for multiple sites in the US. If you are a hardworking person who possesses the skills and ability to perform the job as outlined below, we would love to hear from you!

Pay rate is based on years of experience for this Tier 2 position, minimum: 2 to 3 years exp.

Must pass background check and Drug Screen (Hair Folical Test)

Please ensure resume is fully updated

Essential Functions of this position may include but are not limited to:

• Ideal candidates will possess welding experience with GMAW-SP, GMAW-P and be able to pass weld tests in all positions IAW NAVSEA requirements and with first time quality, UT proficiency is a must!
• Ability to weld note 18 joints (full pen open root from one side, UT quality)
• Performs welding processes on carbon steel (OSS, HSS, HY, HSLA etc.) assemblies to required tolerances using welding metals, metal alloys and with various joint configurations.
• Determines weld sequence and welds parts and assemblies according to engineering drawings and specifications, and proficient reading weld symbols.
• Oxy/Fuel pre-heat and carbon arc gouging. Verifying weld size using weld gauges.
• Will monitor heat input and weld in sequence to minimize weld distortion
• Requires occasional heaving lifting up to 50lbs multiple times during an 8-to-12-hour shift.
• Requires standing and walking for extended periods during an 8 to 12-hour shift.
• Requires occasional bending from waist, crouching, kneeling and crawling periodically during an 8-to-12-hour shift.
• Requires occasional climbing ladders up to 25 feet at a time.
• Requires occasional working in confined space work environment with the potential of extreme temperature exposure, chemical exposure, and radiation exposure during an 8-to-12-hour shift.

Please note that the essential job functions listed above are not intended to be all-encompassing. Employees may be asked to perform tasks which are not listed in this description but may also be considered essential for employment.

Qualification, education, and experience requirements:

• Minimum: 2 to 3 years of GMAW-P & GMAW-SP experience with High School diploma/GED and/or certification in assigned area preferred.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision/oversight;have working knowledge of precision calibration tools (weld gauges), be able to operate multiple types of welding equipment, and possess good trouble shooting / problem solving skills.
• Highly motivated,self-starter withthe ability to work multiple shifts.
• Willing to work the schedule set by the client and all OT
• Able to read and interpret drawings, technique sheets and weld symbols.
• Ability pass respirator fit-check and wearing of respirator for portions of, or all of, an 8 to 12-hour shift or as required. Must be clean shaven for fit-check and dawning of respirator.
• Must be a team player.
• Flexible, willing to work long hours, safety oriented.
• Experience with the Fabrication of Submarine and Air Craft Carrier parts preferred.

Weld Test Requirements:

? GMAW-SP & GMAW-P

• GMAW-P will be 3 position plate tests, with MIL-100S-1 wire; GMAW-SP will be in 2G position with MIL-100S-1 wire.
• Carbon arc proficiency test
• Weld tests will be X-Ray on site.
• Acceptance criteria is in accordance with NAVSEA Technical Publication S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248.

Successful candidate must possess the willingness and ability to complete and pass all pre-employment and employment screening requirements which may include but are not limited to medical, psychological (if required by site), background and substance abuse screening(s).

Work Authorization Requirements

• Proof of Identification - Driver's license or any other identification card issued by federal, state, or local government that contains a photograph and the person's name, date of birth, gender, height, eye color, and street address.

Proof of US Citizenship (must provide one)

• U.S. birth certificate (birth documents issued by a hospital, notifications of birth registrations; and Puerto Rico birth certificates issued before July 1, 2010, are not accepted
• Valid, unexpired U.S. passport or U.S. passport card
• U.S. Certificate of Citizenship or Certificate of Naturalization
• A record of Military Processing-Armed forces of the United States (Form DD 1966), provided it reflects U.S. citizenship.

RPG participates in the eVerify program.

Equal Opportunity

RPG is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, criminal history, ancestry, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or discharge from military service. RPG provides its services to many clients in their various business sectors who may have physical, mental, pre-employment screening and/ or citizenship requirements. These requirements are driven by contracts and/ or security requirements that RPG is required to adhere to, and which may vary between clients and their respective high-security industries. Misrepresentation or falsification of qualifications or background information is grounds for termination, denial of employment and/ or disqualification from future employment consideration.