Welder/Fabricator

Bridge Brothers; Pickens (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridge Brothers is seeking an experienced Welder/Fabricator to join our growing fabrication team. This hands-on shop role focuses on fitting, welding, assembling, and finishing structural steel components with a commitment to quality, safety, and craftsmanship.

You'll read blueprints and shop drawings, perform welding with FCAW, SMAW, MIG, and related processes, and work closely with teammates to meet project schedules in a clean, organized shop environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with FCAW, SMAW, MIG or similar welding processes.
• Ability to read blueprints, shop drawings, welding symbols, and fabrication documents.
• Previous experience as welder/fabricator in heavy steel manufacturing.
• Strong attention to detail and quality craftsmanship.
• AWS certifications are a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Fit, weld, assemble, and finish structural steel components.
• Read blueprints and welding symbols from shop drawings.
• Maintain welding equipment and ensure quality workmanship.
• Follow safety procedures and wear PPE.
• Collaborate with fabrication and production teams to meet schedules.
• Operate cranes and heavy equipment as required.

Skills

FCAW welding

MIG welding

SMAW welding

Blueprint reading

Tools

Welding equipment

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Job description

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.

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.