Job Description

Overview

Sportsman Boats is seeking an experienced Aluminum TIG Welder to join their manufacturing team, where the focus is on fabricating high-quality aluminum components for boats. The position offers a consistent four-day work schedule with Fridays off, ideal for those who take pride in their craftsmanship and enjoy teamwork.

Responsibilities

  • TIG weld aluminum components used in boats, including T-tops, rod holders, and leaning posts.
  • Measure, cut, lay out, and position materials before welding.
  • Read and follow blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication instructions.
  • Inspect completed welds to ensure they meet quality standards.
  • Identify and repair damaged or defective welds.
  • Work with manufacturing engineers and team members to resolve fabrication issues.
  • Use hand tools, air tools, welders, grinders, and buffing equipment.
  • Meet daily production goals while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Requirements

  • Previous aluminum TIG welding experience.
  • Strong metal fabrication skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols.
  • Experience using welding equipment, grinders, and other fabrication tools.
  • Strong measuring skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Commitment to workplace safety and quality.
  • Ability to successfully complete a hands-on weld test during the onsite interview.
  • High school diploma or GED.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 5:00 AM–3:45 PM.
  • Location: 113 Sportsman Way, Summerville, SC 29483.

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
PTO

How this job compares in Summerville, SC

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across South Carolina currently run a median of $26/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$32/hr across 30 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 Summerville, SC

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Summerville, SC, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across South Carolina as a whole we're tracking 104 other active welding openings from 72 employers. Browse welding jobs across South Carolina.

The most active employers in South Carolina at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are BAE Systems (4), Recruiting Solutions (4), and Parker Hannifin (3). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for TIG. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

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