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Welder Opportunity in Hollywood, South CarolinaThis role focuses on joining, fabricating, and repairing metal and other weldable materials using appropriate welding techniques. You will work with large structural steel components for NAVSEA-related equipment, interpreting technical documentation and ensuring all welds meet strict structural and quality standards.Responsibilities include:Join, fabricate, and repair metal and other weldable materials using flux core and pulse welding techniques.Interpret blueprints, specifications, diagrams, schematics, and welding symbols to determine the correct welding process and sequence of operations.Weld and fit various large structural steel components for NAVSEA-related equipment, ensuring accuracy and structural integrity.Inspect completed welds to verify structural soundness and adherence to quality and safety requirements.Perform structural fitting, including tack welding and positioning of carbon steel components according to design specifications.Read and interpret structural blueprints to lay out, fit, and assemble steel components in the correct configuration.Convert fractions to decimals to 1/16th and/or 1/32nd from tape measures to ensure precise measurements and fits.Work collaboratively with other welders and fitters to complete projects efficiently and meet production timelines.Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow all safety procedures and guidelines in the shop environment.Essential skills include:3–5+ years of experience in structural fitting and welding.3–5+ years of experience with flux core welding.3–5+ years of experience with pulse welding, including MIG pulse processes.3–5+ years of experience reading and interpreting structural blueprints and welding symbols.3–5+ years of experience converting fractions to decimals to 1/16th and/or 1/32nd using tape measures.3+ years of experience in shipyards or related fields fabricating and welding large steel components for NAVSEA-related equipment.Proficiency working with structural steel and carbon steel materials.Strong fabrication skills, including fitting, tacking, and assembly of large steel structures.Ability to accurately interpret technical specifications, diagrams, and schematics.Attention to detail and commitment to producing structurally sound, high-quality welds.Additional skills and qualifications include:Experience working with NAVSEA-related equipment and standards.Shipyard environments or heavy industrial fabrication settings.Ability to work on large-scale projects alongside a team of welders and fitters.Comfort working in open-air, non-climate-controlled shop facilities.Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to different welding and fitting challenges.Why work here?You will join a growing organization that is actively expanding its welding and fitting team and investing in long-term success. The company offers competitive pay, opportunities for overtime, and the ability to earn pay raises even while on contract, with multi-year evaluations for continued increases. Employees benefit from a supportive, family-oriented atmosphere built over more than 50 years, along with comprehensive benefits as a full-time employee, including PTO, paid holidays, no-cost tele-health visits, and 401(k) matching. The workplace is continuously improving, with new amenities such as a cafeteria in development and monthly food trucks and other employee perks. Leadership is committed to creating a best-in-class experience in pay, benefits, onboarding, training, and overall employee support.Work environment takes place in a non-climate-controlled shop with open-air buildings that include both older and brand-new structures. You will work around large structural steel and carbon steel components in an industrial setting focused on NAVSEA-related equipment. The environment supports a sizable team of welders and fitters and offers opportunities for additional hours through sign-up sheets for Friday and Saturday 8-hour shifts. The company is actively enhancing facilities with new amenities such as a cafeteria and regularly provides on-site food trucks and other perks for employees.Job type and location: This is a contract to hire position based out of Hollywood, SC.Pay and benefits: The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $31.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: medical, dental & vision; critical illness, accident, and hospital; 401(k) retirement plan – pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available; life insurance (voluntary life & AD&D for the employee and dependents); short and long-term disability; health spending account (HSA); transportation benefits; employee assistance program; time off/leave (PTO, vacation or sick leave).Workplace type: This is a fully onsite position in Hollywood, SC.Application deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Oct 1, 2026.
Worksite address
hollywood, SC, 29449, US
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