Job description: Company Overview K&W Welding, LLC is a locally owned business based in Rockingham, NC, specializing in high-quality industrial welding and maintenance services for clients across the Carolinas. Summary We are seeking a skilled Structural Welder to join our team at K&W Welding, LLC. In this role, you will be responsible for performing welding tasks that meet our high standards of quality and safety. This position is crucial to our mission of delivering exceptional service to our clients. Responsibilities • Perform structural welding tasks according to project specifications and industry standards. • Interpret blueprints and schematics to determine welding requirements. • Utilize various welding techniques and equipment to complete projects efficiently. • Maintain a clean and safe work environment on construction sites. • Collaborate with team members to ensure timely project completion. • Conduct routine inspections of welding equipment and tools to ensure proper functioning. Requirements • Proven experience as a structural welder with relevant certifications. • Willingness to travel and work overnight/ out of town. • Strong understanding of welding techniques and safety protocols. • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings. • Basic math skills for measurements and calculations. • Familiarity with power tools and machinery used in welding processes. Benefits • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance • Life Insurance • PTO after 1 year of employment. PLEASE DO NOT CALL ABOUT YOUR APPLICATION!!! We invite you to apply today and become part of the K&W Welding family! Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Work Location: In person Job Type: Full-time Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour Benefits: • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Work Location: In person
See More Details >>This job does not pay per diem. Must have experience! JOB SUMMARY:As directed by job site foreman, superintendent or project manager, carry out the mechanical welding scope of work as defined by the client’s specification. Should have 2450 hours of classroom training and served 8,000 hours of apprenticeship. WELDER - NEED PIPE WELDERS (not mig welders) RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY: To carry out the assignments given and to guide, direct and assist other classifications as needed. To attain maximum productivity making sure the project is done in a safe and cost-effective manner. Follow all rules of the safety and employee manual and to comply with the McCarter Fleet Policy and as follows: 1. Responsible for carrying out the company safety policy at the work level. 2. Identify and correct hazardous and unsafe conditions in the work area. 3. Assist supervision ensuring all material, tools and equipment are available to do the job. 4. Erect and maintain safety barriers to protect the public and any others. 5. Aid any injured employee in getting prompt medical attention. JOB REQUIREMENTS: 1. Must possess welding skills using conventional tools to produce welds of superior or certified quality and operate all welding equipment including oxy-acetylene. 2. Experience in the construction or industrial field with 5 years as a journeyman welder preferred. 3. Building construction knowledge necessary to do welding work around new construction sites with regards to safety. 4. Analyze drawings, understand schematics, read blueprints or sketches, and make weld installations or repairs as indicated by these documents. 5. Modify or change existing installation as directed by change orders. 6. Knowledge and understanding of mechanical & welding blueprint symbols including facility blueprint layouts. 7. Knowledge and experience of construction projects. 8. Knowledge of ordering materials and supplies in order to make correct welds according to the specifications. 9. Ability to safely operate construction equipment, fork trucks, lifts, trenchers and “Lulls”. 10. Knowledge of codes such as the OSHA, NFPA and state, local and federal laws. 11. Must have the required hand tools including welding equipment in order to produce satisfactory welds with stainless, carbon steel and sanitary piping materials as required. 12. Must be able to walk and climb stairs, ladders and construction site temporary platforms and walkways 13. Must be clean-shaven with no exposed jewelry either around neck or in any body piercing. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: 1. Safe driving practices and traffic laws. 2. Preventive maintenance requirements of automotive equipment. 3. Safety procedures related to operation of forklifts and other construction type equipment. 4. Procedures associated with ordering, receiving, and storing supplies and materials. 5. Hazards and safety precautions of this type of work. Ability to: 1. Lift up to 50 pounds. 2. Operate handtruck loads up to 500 pounds. 3. Perform mathematical calculations quickly and accurately. 4. Drive five-ton trucks in confined areas when others are present. 5. Keep accurate and current records of stock transactions. 6. Understand oral and written directions. 7. Assist in the receipt and issuance of welding material. Experience: 1. Five years of experience in welding with construction type work. 2. One year of driving experience with large vehicles with multi-speed transmissions and power-lift gates. 3. One year of operating experience of forklifts, man-lifts, heavy equipment and rigging. License: Possession of a valid North Carolina operator's license issued by the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles. Company DescriptionMcCarter means professional electrical, mechanical, special systems, instrumentation, telecommunications/network design, and security services throughout the Carolinas and beyond. Founded in 1957, we have extensive experience in design/build work for new plants and renovations for older ones. We conduct surveys, handle substation work, and carry out all types of industrial machinery installation, modernization, and moving. Take a look at our portfolio to see the wide variety of industries that we serve. Our professionally designed preventive and life extending maintenance procedures provide customers with safe, efficient and economical means of managing and enhancing their current maintenance programs.
See More Details >>FLSA Status: Non-exempt Summary Under General supervision, work on the production line to build manufactured housing, as part of a team, and perform quality work at a fast moving and consistent manner. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Performs all manual labor in the area to which assigned. • Keeps area neat and clean. • Read and use a tape measure • Read blue prints and orders • Communicate well with coworkers • Use hand tools, air tools, and electrical tools • May be required to travel if needed to work on frames that are hauling our homes. Competencies • Must have a strong work ethic • Must have the ability to work quickly and methodically • Must understand safety procedures • Must have good teamwork skills • Must live the Champion Operating Principles Qualifications • Mig/Arc Welding experience required • Some fabrication/design skills/experience required • Previous experience in manufacturing/modular housing preferred but not required Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. EEO Statement Champion Home Builders is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Champion Home Builders participates in the E-Verify Program. FLSA Status: Non-exempt Summary Under General supervision, work on the production line to build manufactured housing, as part of a team, and perform quality work at a fast moving and consistent manner. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Performs all manual labor in the area to which assigned. • Keeps area neat and clean. • Read and use a tape measure • Read blue prints and orders • Communicate well with coworkers • Use hand tools, air tools, and electrical tools • May be required to travel if needed to work on frames that are hauling our homes. Competencies • Must have a strong work ethic • Must have the ability to work quickly and methodically • Must understand safety procedures • Must have good teamwork skills • Must live the Champion Operating Principles Qualifications • Mig/Arc Welding experience required • Some fabrication/design skills/experience required • Previous experience in manufacturing/modular housing preferred but not required Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. EEO Statement Champion Home Builders is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Champion Home Builders participates in the E-Verify Program.
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Laurinburg, NC typically begins with technical training, which can range from 6 to 18 months, providing hands-on experience and classroom learning. The American Welding Society projects a significant demand for 320,500 new welding professionals by 2029, with approximately 80,000 positions needing annual fulfillment between 2025 and 2029. In Laurinburg, welders can expect to earn an average wage of $50 per hour, with experienced professionals potentially earning over $60,000 annually. Technical schools, community colleges, and industry programs offer pathways to apprenticeships and careers with strong earning potential in the growing welding industry.
