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Overview

The Structural Welder at Vertiv is responsible for fabricating and assembling steel components for modular and prefabricated building projects. This role requires expertise in welding techniques, a commitment to safety, and the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

  • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine welding requirements.
  • Perform MIG, Flux Core, and stick welding on structural steel components.
  • Inspect welds for quality and compliance with company and industry standards.
  • Operate welding equipment and tools safely and efficiently.
  • Collaborate with fabrication and assembly teams to ensure project deadlines are met.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area, adhering to safety protocols.
  • Assist in the installation and assembly of prefabricated structures as needed.
  • Document work performed and report any issues or defects to supervisors.

Requirements

  • Technical certification in welding preferred.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in structural welding or steel fabrication.
  • Proficiency in MIG, Flux Core, and stick welding techniques.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints preferred.
  • Knowledge of safety standards and OSHA regulations.
  • Strong attention to detail and quality.
  • Physical ability to lift heavy materials and work in various positions.
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How this job compares in Pelzer, SC

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across South Carolina currently run a median of $27/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$35/hr across 49 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Pelzer, SC

Pelzer, SC is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across South Carolina as a whole we're tracking 95 other active welding openings from 73 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across South Carolina.

Vertiv currently has 3 other openings live in South Carolina, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in South Carolina at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Aerotek (6), GE Vernova (3), and Vertiv (3). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within South Carolina, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Aiken at $32/hr and Anderson at $27/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG, Stick, and Flux-Core work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. Stick (SMAW) burns a flux-coated consumable rod and needs no shielding gas, so it works in wind, rain, and on dirty or rusted steel. That tolerance for bad conditions keeps it the default for field, structural, and repair work.

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Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Welder Level 4 figures were last recalculated when this page was built.