Welder

Sunward Steel Buildings Group; Walterboro (SC); On-site; USD 23,419 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Sunward Steel Buildings Group in Walterboro, SC is seeking a Welder to assemble metal components with precision using various welding methods and equipment. This full-time, day-shift role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and quality workmanship.

The ideal candidate will have experience welding metal parts, reading shop drawings, and using measuring tools, with a strong focus on accuracy and efficiency. Training and safety protocols are integral to daily tasks.

Qualifications

• Understanding of basic math including fractions.
• Ability to read shop drawings.
• Proficiency with tape measures.
• Experience in welding metal components together.
• Knowledge of installing and using consumables.
• Ability to set up and operate welding units.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and planning work order procedures; gathering necessary tools and materials according to instructions and specifications provided.
• Repairing and fabricating various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques.
• Monitoring the welding, burning, and fitting process to prevent overheating or damage due to warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
• Prepare, assemble, and tack welding parts and surfaces to be welded.
• Adhering to all safety rules, best practices, and company standards.
• Maintaining, organizing, and cleaning equipment and work areas.
• Reporting faulty equipment or defective materials to supervisors when discovered.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading shop drawings

Tape measures

Welding metal components

Math including fractions

Tools

Welding equipment

Cutting equipment

Measuring tools

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Walterboro Manufacturing - Walterboro, SC 29488
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: Not Specified
• Salary Range: $17.00 - $30.00 Hourly
• Travel Percentage: None
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category: Skilled Labor - Trades

About the Role

A Welder is a resilient and team-minded individual who is responsible for assembling metal components with precision and efficiency using various equipment and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and planning work order procedures; gathering necessary tools and materials according to instructions and specifications provided.
• Repairing and fabricating various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and welding techniques.
• Monitoring the welding, burning, and fitting process to prevent overheating or damage due to warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
• Prepare, assemble, and tack welding parts and surfaces to be welded.
• Adhering to all safety rules, best practices, and company standards.
• Maintaining, organizing, and cleaning equipment and work areas.
• Reporting faulty equipment or defective materials to supervisors when discovered.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Understanding of basic math including fractions.
• Ability to read shop drawings.
• Proficiency with tape measures.
• Experience in welding metal components together.
• Knowledge of installing and using consumables.
• Ability to set up and operate welding units.

Preferred Qualifications

• Tack welding experience.
• Finish welding experience.
• Welding certifications.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to weld components in vertical, flat, or overhead positions.
• Manual dexterity and stability required for precision work.
• Close‑range vision for detailed work.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.
• Capacity to traverse facilities and machinery by climbing, balancing, lifting, walking, stooping, and carrying materials.

EEOC Statement

Sunward Steel and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: we are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Sunward Steel and its affiliates are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.