Structural Welder Tier 1; FCAW​/GMAW-SP​/GMAW-P

Structural Welder Tier 1 (FCAW/GMAW-SP/GMAW-P)

Goose Creek,SC

Posted:10/20/2026

Job Description Job #: 1660

Job Category: RPG Field

Positions Available: 10

Riley Power Group, LLC (RPG) is a full-service maintenance and capital construction services company headquartered in Rock Hill, South Carolina. We support some of the nation's most challenging industrial construction, maintenance, and fabrication projects. We are currently seeking experienced Structural Welders with expertise in Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Short Circuit (GMAW-SP), and Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Pulsed (GMAW-P) to support projects across the United States. Candidates must demonstrate strong technical skills, a commitment to safety, and the ability to consistently produce high-quality welds.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Essential functions of this position may include, but are not limited to:

• Perform FCAW, GMAW-SP, and GMAW-P welding processes on carbon steel, metal alloys, and high-strength steel assemblies to required tolerances and specifications.
• Weld carbon steel materials, including OSS, HSS, HY, HSLA, and other applicable steel grades.
• Perform welding on standard bevels and various joint configurations, including full-penetration welds and open-root joints.
• Demonstrate proficiency welding Note 18 joints (full-penetration, open-root welds from one side) to ultrasonic testing (UT) quality standards.
• Successfully perform welds in all required positions in accordance with NAVSEA specifications, demonstrating first-time quality and UT proficiency.
• Determine welding layouts, joint preparation, and weld sequences based on engineering drawings, technical specifications, and fabrication requirements.
• Read and accurately interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, welding symbols, and technique sheets.
• Perform oxy-fuel preheating and carbon arc gouging as required.
• Operate welding equipment, tools, and precision measuring instruments, including weld gauges, to verify weld size and quality.
• Monitor heat input, welding parameters, and weld sequencing to minimize distortion and maintain structural integrity.
• Inspect completed welds and verify workmanship meets applicable quality standards and customer requirements.
• Monitor and verify welding quality in accordance with statistical process controls, established inspection procedures, and applicable quality assurance standards.
• Identify welding defects, troubleshoot equipment or process issues, and perform corrective actions when necessary.
• Maintain compliance with safety procedures, welding specifications, and applicable NAVSEA requirements.
• Work independently or collaboratively with fabrication, production, quality assurance, and supervisory teams.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Structural Welder
- Tier I

• Less than 2 years of welding experienc with GMAW-P and GMAW-SP processes, with demonstrated proficiency in producing UT-quality welds.
• Minimum 2 years of FCAW welding experience
  , with demonstrated proficiency in producing UT-quality welds.
• High school diploma, GED, and/or certification in the assigned welding discipline preferred

• High school diploma, GED, and/or certification in the assigned welding discipline preferred.
• Experience welding carbon steel, HY-80 and high-strength steel materials in industrial, manufacturing, shipbuilding, or heavy fabrication environments.
• Ability to successfully complete required welding qualification tests in accordance with NAVSEA standards.
• Demonstrated proficiency producing full-penetration, open-root welds meeting UT quality requirements.
• Working knowledge of welding equipment, weld gauges, precision measuring tools, and applicable inspection procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, welding symbols, and welding technique sheets.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining quality and productivity standards.
• Strong attention to detail, safety awareness, and commitment to first-time quality.
• Ability and willingness to work multiple shifts, extended hours, weekends, and overtime as required by the customer.
• Dependable, self-motivated, flexible, and capable of working effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Experience

• Previous welding experience supporting submarine, aircraft carrier, shipbuilding, or naval fabrication projects.
• Familiarity with NAVSEA welding procedures and…