Construction Field Crew/Welders

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural steel erection and installation activities in accordance with project plans, specifications, and Midsouth Steel procedures
• Assist with the layout, assembly, fitting, positioning, and installation of structural steel components
• Weld structural steel using stick and/or MIG welding processes; TIG and flux-core welding experience is a plus
• Read and understand shop drawings, erection drawings, blueprints, and construction prints
• Accurately use a tape measure and perform measurements to at least 1/16-inch increments
• Safely use hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and other construction equipment
• Work effectively with other members of the field crew, foremen, project managers, and other trades
• Follow all company safety requirements, OSHA regulations, and jobsite procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Perform other field construction duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Previous construction and structural steel experience required
• Welding experience required, with stick and/or MIG welding experience preferred
• Ability to read and understand shop drawings, blueprints, and construction prints
• Strong ability to read and accurately use a tape measure, including measurements to 1/16 inch
• Ability to safely use common construction tools and equipment
• Ability to work outdoors and perform physically demanding work, including standing, walking, climbing, lifting, and working at heights
• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic
• Willingness to work as part of a team
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to the designated pickup location
• Willingness to travel throughout the region, including South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional welding experience, including TIG and/or flux-core welding
• Experience with structural steel erection, fabrication, ironwork, or miscellaneous metals
• Familiarity with rigging, material handling, and construction-site safety practices
• OSHA 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.
• Approximately 95% of weekends will be spent at home.