Construction Field Crew/Welders

Field Crew Member – Structural Steel Location: Kings Mountain, NC Region Employment Type: Full-Time Department: Field Operations Position Summary Midsouth Steel is seeking dependable and experienced Field Crew Members to join our growing structural steel erection operations in the Kings Mountain, NC region. This position is ideal for a construction professional with hands-on steel experience who is comfortable working as part of a crew, reading construction drawings, welding, and traveling throughout the Carolinas and Virginia as project needs require. Our field crews perform structural steel installation and related work on projects throughout the region. Candidates must be safety-minded, mechanically inclined, dependable, and willing to work as part of a team in a physically demanding construction environment. Key Responsibilities Perform structural steel erection and installation activities in accordance with project plans, specifications, and Midsouth Steel proceduresAssist with the layout, assembly, fitting, positioning, and installation of structural steel componentsWeld structural steel using stick and/or MIG welding processes; TIG and flux-core welding experience is a plusRead and understand shop drawings, erection drawings, blueprints, and construction printsAccurately use a tape measure and perform measurements to at least 1/16-inch incrementsSafely use hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and other construction equipmentWork effectively with other members of the field crew, foremen, project managers, and other tradesFollow all company safety requirements, OSHA regulations, and jobsite proceduresMaintain a clean, organized, and safe work areaPerform other field construction duties as assigned Required Qualifications Previous construction and structural steel experience requiredWelding experience required, with stick and/or MIG welding experience preferredAbility to read and understand shop drawings, blueprints, and construction printsStrong ability to read and accurately use a tape measure, including measurements to 1/16 inchAbility to safely use common construction tools and equipmentAbility to work outdoors and perform physically demanding work, including standing, walking, climbing, lifting, and working at heightsReliable attendance and a strong work ethicAbility to work effectively as part of a teamValid driver's license and reliable transportation to the designated pickup locationWillingness to travel throughout the region, including South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia Preferred Qualifications Additional welding experience, including TIG and/or flux-core weldingExperience with structural steel erection, fabrication, ironwork, or miscellaneous metalsExperience working from detailed steel erection drawingsFamiliarity with rigging, material handling, and construction-site safety practicesOSHA or other construction-related certifications Travel Requirements This position is based in the Kings Mountain, NC region, with the goal of allowing employees who live nearby to report to a designated pickup location each morning. When practical, employees may report to their home or a local rideshare/pickup location, where Midsouth Steel crews will pick them up using company vehicles. Projects may occasionally require travel throughout South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, and surrounding areas. Overnight travel is expected on an occasional basis, typically in one-week increments. Approximately 95% of weekends will be spent at home. Powered by JazzHR nlz2YGIutI