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Overview

Mullins Mechanical, part of Kelso Industries, is seeking an experienced Combo Welder to join their team in Ladson, SC. The company specializes in industrial and large commercial mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC construction projects, focusing on delivering exceptional solutions across various sectors.

Responsibilities

  • Observe and recognize problems during the welding process and adjust speed, voltage, amperage, or feed of the rod accordingly.
  • Read and understand weld symbols, weld procedures, mechanical and structural drawings.
  • Perform code compliant welds using GMAW, SMAW, GTAW, and FCAW processes.
  • Properly operate vertical/horizontal band saws and use fabrication shop hand tools.
  • Take detailed instruction and meet high quality standards.
  • Operate forklifts and overhead cranes.
  • Rig, hoist/lift, and move materials.
  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
  • Adhere to all safety rules and regulations.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 4-5 years' experience required.
  • Must be able to pass a welding qualification test.
  • Experience with FCAW and/or GMAW welding process in the 3G & 4G position using Carbon Steel plate.
  • Experience with SMAW and GTAW welding processes in the 6G position with Carbon and/or Stainless Steel pipe.
  • Positive 'can do' attitude and strong work ethic.
  • Knowledge of OSHA guidelines and safe work practices.
  • Ability to use Oxy/fuel and Plasma hand cutting torch.
  • Flexible working schedule to support project needs.
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How this job compares in Savannah, GA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Georgia currently run a median of $29/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $25–$39/hr across 108 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 Savannah, GA

Savannah, GA is a small market in our index: 2 other active welding openings alongside this one, from 2 employers. Across Georgia as a whole we're tracking 338 other active welding openings from 193 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Georgia.

The most active employers in Georgia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Lockheed Martin (12), Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. (10), and Classic Collision (9). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Georgia, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Marietta at $42/hr, Forest Park at $39/hr, and Atlanta at $28/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG, TIG, 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. 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.

See all combo welder openings if you want to compare this against similar roles.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • 6G — a pipe test welded on a joint fixed at a 45-degree incline. Because the torch has to travel through flat, vertical, and overhead angles in a single pass, passing 6G qualifies you for every position on pipe — which is why it is the ticket that separates pipe welders from plate welders on pay.
  • 3G / 4G — plate position tests — 3G is welded vertically, 4G overhead. Together they demonstrate you can hold a puddle against gravity, and they are the common entry qualifications for structural and production shops.

Read straight from this posting's text. Confirm the exact qualification the employer wants before you test — requirements vary by shop even under the same code.

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