Welder/Fabricator

Bridge Brothers Inc.; Pickens (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime opportunities

Modern fabrication environment

Career growth

Job summary

Bridge Brothers is seeking an experienced Welder/Fabricator to join our growing shop team in Pickens, SC. This hands-on role focuses on fitting, welding, assembling, and finishing structural steel components while upholding safety, quality, and craftsmanship.

You will read blueprints, fabricate from shop drawings, and collaborate with production teams to meet schedule demands. AWS certs are a plus; experience with FCAW/SMAW/MIG is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience as welder/fabricator in heavy steel manufacturing.
• Experience with FCAW, SMAW, MIG welding processes.
• Ability to read blueprints, shop drawings and welding symbols.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Able to work independently in a team environment.
• AWS certifications are a plus.
• Experience operating forklifts/overhead cranes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding using FCAW, SMAW, MIG, or other approved welding processes.
• Fit, fabricate, assemble, and weld structural steel components from drawings.
• Read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings.
• Grind, fit, layout, prep materials, and weld cleanup as needed.
• Inspect welds and assemblies for quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and other shop equipment safely.
• Collaborate with fabrication, quality, and production teams to meet schedules.
• Maintain welding equipment and a tidy work area.
• Follow all safety procedures and wear PPE.

Skills

Welder/Fabricator

Heavy steel manufacturing

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Team player

Tools

FCAW

SMAW

MIG

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

Job description

About Bridge Brothers

Bridge Brothers designs, engineers, fabricates, and constructs custom steel bridge and structural steel solutions for infrastructure projects across North America. Every project we build is unique, giving our team the opportunity to work on challenging, custom fabrication—not repetitive production work.

Location

Pickens, SC

Company

Bridge Brothers

About Bridge Brothers

Bridge Brothers designs, engineers, fabricates, and constructs custom steel bridge and structural steel solutions for infrastructure projects across North America. Every project we build is unique, giving our team the opportunity to work on challenging, custom fabrication—not repetitive production work.

Position Summary

Bridge Brothers is seeking an experienced Welder/Fabricator to join our growing fabrication team. This is a hands‑on shop role responsible for fitting, welding, assembling, and finishing structural steel components while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and craftsmanship.

What You’ll Do

• Perform welding using FCAW, SMAW, MIG, or other approved welding processes.


• Fit, fabricate, assemble, and weld structural steel components from shop drawings and work instructions.


• Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, welding symbols, and project specifications.


• Perform grinding, fitting, layout, material preparation, and weld cleanup as needed.


• Inspect completed welds and fabricated assemblies for quality and dimensional accuracy.


• Safely operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and other shop equipment as required.


• Work closely with fabrication, quality, and production teams to meet project schedules.


• Maintain welding equipment, tools, and a clean, organized work area.


• Follow all company safety procedures and maintain proper PPE at all times.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a welder, fabricator, fitter, or in heavy steel manufacturing.


• Experience with FCAW, SMAW, MIG, or similar welding processes.


• Ability to read blueprints, shop drawings, welding symbols, and fabrication documents.


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.


• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team‑oriented shop environment.


• AWS certifications are a plus but not required.


• Experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes, or other fabrication equipment is a plus.

Work Environment

• Indoor fabrication shop with occasional outdoor work.


• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, lifting, and material handling.


• Ability to safely lift up to 55 pounds.


• Overtime available based on production schedules.

Why Join Bridge Brothers

• Competitive pay based on experience.


• Consistent, year‑round work with overtime opportunities.


• Work on custom structural steel projects—not repetitive production.


• Modern fabrication environment with a strong focus on safety and quality.


• Stable, growing company with opportunities to learn new skills and advance your career.


• Collaborative team that values craftsmanship, accountability, and continuous improvement.