About the company

Extraordinary commitment runs deep at Zachry. Here, dedicated men and women have the opportunity to work on challenging projects alongside those who value innovation and support team efforts in all our endeavors. We take care of our team members as family, within a culture of service where we do the right thing because it is the right thing to do. Our core values are at the center of every decision we make:

Every Person Matters

Together We Can Do Great Things

This Is More Than a Job

Job Summary

Welder will perform metal welding. This position will help support various projects in the Wateree, SC (Columbia).

Essential Functions

• Reading and understanding blueprints and drawings prior to starting a project.
• Sourcing the materials needed to complete the work project.
• Measuring and cutting to specifications.
• Checking finished work to make sure it falls within the tolerances marked on the prints or drawings.
• Use tools necessary to perform metal fabrication.
• Safely use cutting torch, heating, and burning equipment.
• Safely operate saws, grinders, presses etc.
• Follow instructions.

This job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. The job summary is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Required Skills & Experience

• At least 1-year welding/fabricating experience.
• Physical ability to perform assigned tasks (lift up to 50 lbs., bending, stooping, climbing, standing, etc.)
• Must have tools necessary to perform metal fabrication.
• Knowledge of operating cutting torch, heating and burning equipment.
• Knowledge of operating saws, grinders, presses, etc.
• Must be able to read blueprints and drawings to start a project.
• Must be able to pass welding test.
• Must be able to follow instructions.
• Flexibility to work more than 8 hours a day or nights when needed.
• Flexibility to work more than 5 days a week or weekends when needed.
• General labor construction skills.
• Knowledge of operating a variety of other construction equipment and instruments is a plus.

We believe people are our greatest asset and offer a variety of training and development opportunities to promote excellence and facilitate career advancement.

Benefits and EOE

Zachry offers an industry leading benefits package for our employees and their families.

• 401k
• Medical and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• and many more

Zachry Construction Corporation performs heavy civil work throughout the United States and relocation is sometimes required for continuous employment opportunities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. We are an Employee Opportunity Employer.

Notice to Staffing Agencies
Zachry Construction Corporation and its subsidiaries (Zachry) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zachry, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zachry mailing address or email address, directly to Zachry employees, or to Zachry s resume database will be considered Zachry property. Zachry will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Zachry will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Zachry s recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Zachry will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Zachry s Human Resources Representative or his/her designee. No other Zachry employee is authorized to bind Zachry to any agreement regarding placement of candidates by Agency.