Welder

Metal Trades, Inc.; Hollywood (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefit Package

Competitive Pay

401K Match

Paid Time Off

Certification Sponsorship Opportunities

Job summary

Metal Trades, Inc. in Hollywood, SC is looking for a Welder I to learn and perform basic welding tasks. Responsibilities include fabricating and repairing metal components, interpreting blueprints, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma and some technical training in welding, with less than one year of experience preferred. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, competitive pay, and opportunities for career growth, including paid training and certification sponsorships.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent may be required.
• Technical training in welding preferred.
• Less than 1 year of welding experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Join, fabricate, and repair metal and other weldable materials.
• Interpret blueprints and specifications for welding methods.
• Inspect completed welds for structural soundness.

Skills

Basic welding techniques

Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)

Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

Oxy-Fuel Cutting

Use of hand tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training in welding

Job description

Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands‑on expertise in steel fabrication, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defense manufacturing.

That means when you join Keel, you’re joining a team backed by decades of proven craftsmanship and real‑world results.

We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions — and we do it with pride.

Your Mission:

The Welder I is an entry‑level role focused on learning and performing basic welding tasks under close supervision. This position is responsible for joining, fabricating, and repairing metal components using established techniques and procedures. Work is guided by instructions and pre‑established guidelines with limited independent judgment.

Explore the Depth of the Role:

• Join, fabricate, and repair metal and other weldable materials using appropriate welding processes.
• Interpret blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics to determine correct welding methods.
• Set welding machine parameters with guidance from supervisors.
• Inspect completed welds for structural soundness and adherence to specifications.
• Apply basic knowledge of Flux‑Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW).
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of Oxy‑Fuel Cutting, Carbon Arc Cutting, and Plasma Arc Cutting.
• Use hand tools such as grinders, tape measures, chipping hammers, and personal protective equipment effectively.
• Maintain safe work practices and follow company safety standards.

Requirements

Mission Readiness:

• High school diploma or equivalent may be required.
• Technical training in welding preferred.
• Less than 1 year of welding experience or equivalent.
• May require completion of an apprenticeship or formal training in area of specialty.

Travel Requirements:

Occasional travel may be required.

Physical Requirements:

• May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach/pull/push with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel regularly.
• May lift or carry 50 lbs. Weights exceeding 50 lbs will require mechanical means to maneuver.

What Keel will build for you:

• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• Competitive Pay
• 401K Match
• HSA/FSA
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Internal Referral Bonus Opportunities
• Shift Differentials
• Overtime Potential
• Paid on the Job Training
• Certification Sponsorship Opportunities
• Committed to Individual Career Growth
• We Do Fun Things, Plus More!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans