Welder/Fabricator

Bridge Brothers Inc.; Pickens (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime opportunities

Modern fabrication environment

Job summary

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

Ideal candidates have experience with FCAW, SMAW, and MIG welding, can read blueprints, and work well in a team while also taking initiative. Overtime is available based on production needs, with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as welder/fabricator in heavy steel manufacturing
• Experience with FCAW, SMAW, MIG or similar welding processes
• Ability to read blueprints and fabrication documents; attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Weld, fit, assemble, and finish structural steel components
• Read blueprints and welding symbols to ensure accurate fabrication
• Perform grinding, fitting, layout, and weld cleanup as needed
• Inspect welds and assemblies for quality and dimensional accuracy
• Operate shop equipment (cranes, forklifts) safely and efficiently
• Collaborate with fabrication, quality, and production teams to meet schedules

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Safety consciousness

Tools

FCAW welding

SMAW welding

MIG welding

Overhead crane operation

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.

We’re looking for hardworking, skilled individuals who take pride in quality craftsmanship and want to be part of a team that builds projects with lasting impact.

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.

Whether your experience comes from structural steel, heavy fabrication, industrial manufacturing, bridge fabrication, or custom metal fabrication, we’re looking for individuals who enjoy building quality products and working in a team‑oriented environment.

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.