Welder​/pipefitter

Job Description

FLUX CORE WELDER | 1st Shift | $21 - $28/hr

Job Description

This role involves performing structural steel fitting and welding duties in a steel fabrication environment. You will work with a variety of welding processes, read and interpret blueprints, and ensure precise measurements while fabricating and fitting structural steel and pipe components.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural steel fitting for a variety of fabrication projects, ensuring components align and fit according to specifications.
• Complete flux core welding on structural and pipe assemblies, following established welding procedures and quality standards.
• Use a tape measure accurately to the 1/16th of an inch to lay out, mark, and verify dimensions on steel and pipe materials.
• Carry, position, and handle materials and components weighing up to 50 lbs safely throughout the workday.
• Perform tack welding to hold components in place prior to final welding and assembly.
• Carry out pipe fitting tasks, including cutting, fitting, and aligning pipe sections for welding and installation.
• Read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings to determine measurements, layouts, and welding requirements.
• Use MIG, TIG, and pulse MIG welding processes as required for different materials such as carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and structural steel.
• Operate hand tools and grinding equipment to prepare, finish, and clean welds and fabricated components.
• Work efficiently in a production environment, meeting project deadlines while maintaining high quality and safety standards.
• Collaborate with team members in construction and mechanical fabrication activities to complete projects accurately and on time.

Details

• Location:
  
  Columbia, SC
• Pay: $21-$28/hr
• Shift:
  • Mon - Thu, 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Fri, 5am - 1pm
• 3 month Contract to Hire

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbia, SC.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Columbia,SC.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 12, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, sc