The boilermaker/welder is responsible for comprehending and utilizing blueprints, sketches, drawings, technical manuals, and work process instructions in order to install, and repair boilers, and other pressure vessels. This position reports directly to the Lead man or Foreman as assigned. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned. • Test and inspect boiler systems for leaks or defects • Replace or repair valves, using hand and power tools. • Be experienced in using gas torches. • Cleaning of boilers and boiler furnaces. • Inspect assembled vessels and individual components, such as tubes, fittings, valves, controls, and auxiliary mechanisms, to locate any defects. • Install manholes, handholes, taps, tubes, valves, gauges, and feedwater connections in drums of water tube boilers, using hand tools. • Clean pressure vessel equipment, using scrapers, wire brushes, and cleaning solvents. • Install refractory brick in fireboxes. • Use blueprints to determine locations, positions, or dimensions of parts. • Ability to read, interpret and follow procedures. Competent in reading and understanding specifications and drawings. • Understand Work Process in order to measure, cut, and weld metal (of multiple material types) to required specifications • Ability to weld metal using various requirements and procedures such as SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW. • Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to current or daily job duties • Be fit for a respirator • Able to constantly climb stairs and ladders, up to 200 rungs/steps per hour • Access confined spaces. • Complies with the highest level of safety during all stages of project execution to avoid any type of incidents and or accidents. • Walk to, from and between assigned work areas throughout scheduled shift. • Endure noise, fumes, dust and inclement weather. • Work overtime as needed to meet production demands Required Education and Experience: • Must possess of Boiler, heat exchanger and valve repair experience • Ability to pass a drug screen • Ability to obtain DBIDS/TWIC credentials Working Conditions: • Open-air conditions such as noisy, hot, cold, as well as in an office controlled environment. • May have to visit projects aboard ships, rigs both on and offshore as well as confined spaces. Must wear hearing, eye, head protection and proper PPE when required. • Visits may require standing on a variety of surfaces and at differing angles, bending over, crouching and climbing up and over obstructions such as scaffolding, ladders, and internal barge and boat structural members. • Some travel required We provide paid holidays, vacation, paid medical & dental and 401(k) benefits. Walashek Industrial & Marine Inc. is an EEO/Disability/Vets Employer. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
See More Details >>Position Overview: We are looking for an experienced ABS Welder who possesses a strong background in welding and fabrication. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing various welding tasks, primarily on vessels ensuring the highest quality of workmanship and adherence to safety standards. Responsibilities: • ABS Welding: Perform welding operations on American Bureau of Shipping vessels. • Reading Blueprints: Interpret and work from engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to ensure accurate and precise welding. • Quality Assurance: Conduct inspections of welded joints and structures to ensure they meet quality standards and project requirements. • Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines while performing welding tasks, ensuring a safe working environment for yourself and others. • Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance on welding equipment and tools to ensure proper functionality. • Collaboration: Work closely with other team members, including engineers, fabricators, and project managers, to achieve project goals and timelines. Qualifications: • Proven Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience as a welder, with a focus on ABS vessels • Certifications: American Bureau of Shipping certification • Technical Skills: Proficient in various welding techniques, including MIG, TIG, and Arc welding, with a strong emphasis on ABS welding. • Blueprint Reading: Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints. • Safety Conscious: Strong commitment to safety practices and guidelines in a workshop environment. • Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail and precision in welding tasks. • Team Player: Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and other departments. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
See More Details >>We are a fabrication company that produces a variety of custom metal products from railings, stairs, and gates to our own line of skateboard grind rails. We are seeking a highly skilled and knowledgeable Fabricator / Welder to join our growing team. We are centrally located in North Charleston, close to both I-26 and I-526. Compensation is $45-60K/year + benefits DOE, schedule is typically Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00. Qualifications · Must be highly proficient with a wide variety of tools · 3+ yrs fabrication, metalwork and/or carpentry experience · 2+ yrs TIG or stick welding experience · AWS certification a plus · Blacksmithing experience a plus · Must be detail-oriented, responsible, consistent and efficient · Must have positive attitude · Must be organized and able to keep a clean and safe working environment · Must have strong math skills · Must be able to read complex part drawings and plans · Must have reliable transportation · High School diploma or GED · Knowledge of building codes and construction processes a plus · Potential hires will be required to take a written test as well as a welding and skills test Responsibilities · Fabricating custom metal products from drawings and customer requirements · Working independently and in a team setting · Ensuring high quality expectations are met · Collaboration on designs · Appropriate material & process selection · Produce cut lists and part drawings · Tool and jig setup · Fabrication work includes but is not limited to cutting, shaping, grinding, drilling, welding, woodworking, painting, packaging, and installation Benefits • Paid Weekly • Paid time off • 401K • Holidays off • Fun and engaging work environment Please respond with resume / relevant work experience, job references and contact information. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • Paid time off People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): • Do you have 3+ yrs fabrication experience? Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Embarking on a career as a welder in North Charleston, SC, typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with technical training, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships generally last about four years, requiring extensive training under experienced professionals. According to the latest data, there are approximately 40,670 welders in South Carolina, with North Charleston boasting a significant number of these skilled professionals. The average weekly wage for welders in the area is approximately $1,424, with experienced welders earning up to $2,848 per week. Trade schools, welding unions, and platforms like Gild offer numerous apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a lucrative career with strong earning potential.
