Thompson Equipment Maintenance, Inc.

Job Title: Welder Fabricator

Location: Goose Creek, shop

Full Time Employment

Job Description: This is a full-time position and will be primarily responsible for welding, brazing, fabrication and other metalwork repairs at our equipment maintenance shop that handles in house repairs and upkeep of fleet vehicles, heavy equipment and other fabrication and metal work repairs.

No Phone Calls please. No Headhunter or staffing agencies. You may apply in person by appointment at 4000 Faber Place, Suite 210, North Charleston, SC 29405.

General Requirements:

• Must be 21 years or older to operate equipment or be a company driver.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather and conditions which may include, rain, heat, cold, mud, dirt, dust, humidity, loud environments, and extreme temperatures. Weather may alter your work schedule if in the field. If in the shop loud noises, varied light, and all types of weather.
• Must bring and wear personal protective gear daily as specified job or site by site which may include hard hat, glasses, safety vest, ear plugs which will be provided by the company. Other protective gear for welding as needed.
• You must provide and wear our own long pants, work rated boot and at least a 4-inch sleeve or longer.
• You are responsible and must be able to reliably get to and from the jobsites on time every day in the tri-county area. This position is located at our Goose Creek shop but may require in field repairs.
• Must be able to following verbal and written instructions in English.
• Must be able to work some evenings and weekends and overtime as needed or when required.
• Must be able to perform repetitive heavy manual labor which may include but not limited to standing for long periods of time, sitting for long periods of time, climbing, stooping, bending, twisting, kneeling, lifting heavy items repeatedly.
• Must be safety conscious and aware of your surroundings.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and ongoing quarterly testing.
• Some positions require background checks and clean driving records (as specified).
• All new hires will be on a 90-day probation.

Specific Requirements:

• MUST BE 21 years or older to drive for the company. Have a valid SC Driver’s License is required. Background search is required.
• The welder assistant will be responsible for assisting the senior welder and aid them in the repair or fabrication for our fleet and heavy equipment, etc.
• Two years (2) of welding experience or shop experience on varied gas and diesel-powered trucks or heavy construction equipment. Fabrication strongly preferred.
• Clean and inspect equipment to locate and determine the extent of needed repairs and take necessary corrective action.
• Work from simple drawings and sketches and make sketches of broken parts for replacement, preferred.
• Make installation or repairs to special equipment, preferred.
• Operate and maintain tools and machinery efficiently.
• Assist Shop Foreman in the selection of parts for equipment.
• Perform welding, cutting, brazing work, metal work and repair, and fabrication, required.
• Keep simple records and report.
• Assist drivers and operators on a daily basis.
• Keep company work site clean and orderly and inform management of any safety concerns.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures and safety requirements.
• Perform any other general duties as directed.
• Must have own basic hand tools, welding tools preferred.
• Being able to follow the directions of your supervisors is essential.
• Safety is a priority. Being aware of your surroundings and following protocols.

Typical Hours: hours may vary but typical are 4:30 am-2:30 pm or 6:00am - 4:00pm

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, EAP, Vision, 401K with company match and Profit Sharing, Vacation and Holidays, Safety Bonus Awards,

About O.L. Thompson Construction Co., Inc.

Founded in 1948, O.L. Thompson Construction Co., Inc. has served as one of the tri-county area’s premier site-work construction firms. Our main emphasis is in the area of site development, material handling, and transportation; our current scope of work includes demolition, clearing, grubbing, excavation, storm drainage, sanitary sewer, potable water, concrete, curbing, asphalt paving, and material recycling & processing. We have the capabilities to perform a turnkey operation in the area of site development. For more information, please visit our website at OLTC.com. Thompson Equipment Maintenance support the fleet and equipment to operate for OLTC.

JOB CODE: TEM