Fabricator
Metal Trades, Inc., Hollywood, SC, United States
Description
Built on Experience. Built for Skill. Built for You.
Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands‑on expertise in steel fabrication, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defense manufacturing.
That means when you join Keel, you’re joining a team backed by decades of proven craftsmanship and real‑world results.
We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions — and we do it with pride.
Your Mission:
Entry-level position performing basic welding, fitting, and fabrication tasks under close supervision. Learns to interpret blueprints, set up equipment, and complete assigned tasks safely and accurately.
Works with steel, aluminum, and stainless‑steel components.
Explore the Depth of the Role:
Perform basic welding and fitting tasks using FCAW (Fluxcore), GMAW (MIG), TIG, Stick, Pulse, and Spray transfer techniques.
Read and follow basic blueprints and weld symbols.
Assist in assembly, grinding, straightening, beveling, bracing, and finishing fabricated parts.
Perform flame cutting and pre‑and‑tack welding as needed.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned work area.
Follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE.
Requirements
Mission Readiness:
Basic welding and fitting skills with Fluxcore, Pulse, and Spray transfer MIG welding.
Ability to use hand tools, measuring devices, and lifting equipment.
Basic understanding of shop math and welding symbols.
Industrious, reliable, and able to focus on tasks until completion.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
6 months to 1 year of welding or fabrication experience preferred
Travel Requirements:
Between facilities as needed.
Physical Requirements:
May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach/pull/push with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel regularly.
May lift or carry 50lbs. Weights exceeding 50lbs will require mechanical means to maneuver.
Become a part of our Builders and you too can...
Uphold Safety and Quality Standards
Embody Team Spirit
Relentless Customer Focus
Convey Integrity, Trust, and Professionalism
Execute with Excellence and Velocity
What Keel will build for you:
Comprehensive Benefit Package
Competitive Pay
401K Match
HSA/FSA
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Internal Referral Bonus Opportunities
Shift Differentials
Overtime Potential
Paid on the Job Training
Certification Sponsorship Opportunities
Committed to Individual Career Growth
We Do Fun Things, Plus More!
Need Assistance?
If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the employment process, please email talent@keelusa.com with details about your request and your contact information. Accommodation requests are reviewed individually on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that this email address is monitored only for inquiries related to reasonable accommodation requests.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
What we build, builds us.
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Built on Experience. Built for Skill. Built for You.
Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands‑on expertise in steel fabrication, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defense manufacturing.
That means when you join Keel, you’re joining a team backed by decades of proven craftsmanship and real‑world results.
We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions — and we do it with pride.
Your Mission:
Entry-level position performing basic welding, fitting, and fabrication tasks under close supervision. Learns to interpret blueprints, set up equipment, and complete assigned tasks safely and accurately.
Works with steel, aluminum, and stainless‑steel components.
Explore the Depth of the Role:
Perform basic welding and fitting tasks using FCAW (Fluxcore), GMAW (MIG), TIG, Stick, Pulse, and Spray transfer techniques.
Read and follow basic blueprints and weld symbols.
Assist in assembly, grinding, straightening, beveling, bracing, and finishing fabricated parts.
Perform flame cutting and pre‑and‑tack welding as needed.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned work area.
Follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE.
Requirements
Mission Readiness:
Basic welding and fitting skills with Fluxcore, Pulse, and Spray transfer MIG welding.
Ability to use hand tools, measuring devices, and lifting equipment.
Basic understanding of shop math and welding symbols.
Industrious, reliable, and able to focus on tasks until completion.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
6 months to 1 year of welding or fabrication experience preferred
Travel Requirements:
Between facilities as needed.
Physical Requirements:
May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach/pull/push with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel regularly.
May lift or carry 50lbs. Weights exceeding 50lbs will require mechanical means to maneuver.
Become a part of our Builders and you too can...
Uphold Safety and Quality Standards
Embody Team Spirit
Relentless Customer Focus
Convey Integrity, Trust, and Professionalism
Execute with Excellence and Velocity
What Keel will build for you:
Comprehensive Benefit Package
Competitive Pay
401K Match
HSA/FSA
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Internal Referral Bonus Opportunities
Shift Differentials
Overtime Potential
Paid on the Job Training
Certification Sponsorship Opportunities
Committed to Individual Career Growth
We Do Fun Things, Plus More!
Need Assistance?
If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the employment process, please email talent@keelusa.com with details about your request and your contact information. Accommodation requests are reviewed individually on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that this email address is monitored only for inquiries related to reasonable accommodation requests.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
What we build, builds us.
#J-18808-Ljbffr