Welder - SC

Turnkey Processing Solutions; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Manufacturing in Gaffney, SC is seeking a Welder to join our shop floor. Responsibilities include layout, fit, and welding of steel per drawings, with emphasis on accuracy and safety.

The role requires at least 1 year of welding experience, the ability to read blueprints, and a commitment to PPE and safe work practices. Pre-employment screening is required, with family health benefits available upon employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year welding experience.
• 1 year fitting experience preferred.
• Ability to use basic mathematics and measurements.
• Experience working with and reading blueprints.
• Experience with layout and measuring.
• Ability to inspect fabricated parts before welding.
• Willing to wear PPE as required by the company.
• Successfully pass pre-employment background check, drug screen, and physical.

Responsibilities

• Use measuring devices to assist in layout and fit of steel to be welded.
• Align and fit parts according to drawing specifications.
• Weld pieces together in flat, vertical or overhead positions, to make the desired completed product according to documented print.
• Grind burrs and sharp edges using hand grinders.
• Examine completed work pieces for defects such as deformed edges and marred surfaces.
• Initiate and maintain good housekeeping practices in all work areas.
• Complies with all company safety policies and procedures and practices safe work habits.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Welding experience

Blueprint reading

Layout and measuring

Math skills

PPE compliance

Safety awareness

Background check readiness

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Gafney, SC 29340, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Not Specified, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Skilled Labor - Trades, Phoenix Manufacturing is looking for Welders at our Gaffney, SC manufacturing facility coming soon. This position reports to the shop foreman and is responsible for using flame-cutting and welding equipment and techniques to join metal components, weld, fill holes or indentations, or fill seams or fabrications on metal products. This job is a multi-skilled position and requires a keen eye for detail, strong math skills, and the ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use measuring devices to assist in layout and fit of steel to be welded.
• Align and fit parts according to drawing specifications.
• Weld pieces together in flat, vertical or overhead positions, to make the desired completed product according to documented print.
• Grind burrs and sharp edges using hand grinders.
• Examine completed work pieces for defects such as deformed edges and marred surfaces.
• Initiate and maintain good housekeeping practices in all work areas.
• Complies with all company safety policies and procedures and practices safe work habits.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications: REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 1 year welding experience.
• 1 year fitting experience preferred.
• Ability to use basic mathematics and measurements.
• Experience working with and reading blueprints.
• Experience with layout and measuring.
• Ability to inspect fabricated parts before welding.
• High degree of attention required to prevent injury to self and others.
• Agree to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by the company.
• Successfully pass pre-employment background check, drug screen, and physical.

Phoenix Manufacturing offers employees and their families a comprehensive benefit package to ensure their personal and family's overall health and wellness needs are met. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary based on the skills you bring to the company.
• Paid time off plus 9 paid holidays starting on your first day.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, plus free Telemedicine for you and your dependents.
• Employer paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability.
• Health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts.
• 401k retirement savings plan with company matching contribution.
• Identity protection, employee assistance program, mental health coverage, plus other optional benefit coverages.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to comply with EEOC rules and regulations. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. The company makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We also recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of the job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying, as we believe that experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Accommodation will be provided upon request and will be handled confidentially. We use E-Verify to determine all new employees' eligibility to legally work in the United States.