Welder
Company: Keel USA
Job Ref: # 1206047
Date Posted: 2/25/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Ladson, SC
Salary: $23 - $32
Description
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Location: Ladson, SC
Employment Type: Full-Time
- Weld pre-fitted assemblies in all positions with minimal defects
- ·Perform FCAW, GMAW-Pulsed, and GMAW-Spray welding in accordance with NAVSEA and AWS D1.1 standards
- Set up welding machines and perform basic troubleshooting
- Read and interpret welding symbols and structural blueprints
- Perform grinding, gouging, and weld repairs as needed
- Determine correct welding method and equipment based on job requirements
- Ensure work meets quality, safety, and production standards
- Complete work within budget and established timelines
- Follow all safety protocols in hazardous and high-compliance environments
- Travel occasionally between plants as required
- High school diploma or GED
- Successful completion of one of the following:
- Accredited trade school welding program, or
- Minimum 2 years of demonstrated AWS D1.1 welding experience, or
- Equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience
- Ability to successfully complete 7 weld tests:
- FCAW (2G, 3G, 4G)
- GMAW-Pulsed (2G, 3G, 4G)
- GMAW-Spray (2G)
- Ability to pass Welder Workmanship Training (WWT)
- Ability to complete Welder I Performance Qualification Standards within 90 days of hire
- Ability to read and interpret welding symbols and complex blueprints
- Comfortable working in a hazardous, high-noise, high-heat manufacturing environment
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
- Prior NAVSEA welding experience or certification
- Shipbuilding or heavy steel fabrication experience
- Experience working in military, government, or defense-regulated environments
- Experience with submarine or aircraft carrier assemblies
- Safety-first mindset with strong attention to detail
- Takes pride in producing high-quality welds with minimal defects
- Open to constructive feedback and continuous improvement
- Reliable, focused, and able to stay on task in a fast-paced environment
- Team-oriented with strong communication skills
- Willing to work overtime when project demands require it
- 1st Shift: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM (3 openings)
- 2nd Shift: Monday–Thursday, 5:00 PM–3:30 AM (2 openings)
Benefits:
- PTO begins Day 1 (prorated, front-loaded)
- Benefits begin on Day 91
- Medical (Blue Choice), Dental (Guardian), Vision (VSP)
- HSA, FSA, Telehealth, EAP
- Life Insurance, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability
- 9 standard holidays plus 1 floating holiday


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