Structural Welder - Tier 1

Riley Power Group • Goose Creek, SC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Riley Power Group, LLC is hiring skilled first-class Structural Welders for multiple sites across the United States. The role involves welding carbon-steel assemblies to specified tolerances and quality requirements, interpreting engineering drawings and weld symbols, selecting weld sequences, monitoring heat input, and minimizing weld distortion. Candidates must be able to pass the required weld tests and meet applicable NAVSEA acceptance criteria. The work may involve long shifts, overtime, multiple shifts, confined spaces, and exposure to extreme temperatures, chemicals, or radiation. Candidates must complete required pre-employment and employment screenings and provide the specified identification and proof of U.S. citizenship.

Requirements

• Less than 2 years of GMAW-P and GMAW-SP experience.
• High school diploma/GED and/or certification in the assigned area preferred.
• Ability to pass weld tests in all positions according to NAVSEA requirements and produce first-time-quality work; UT proficiency is required.
• Ability to weld Note 18 joints: full-penetration, open-root welds from one side meeting UT quality requirements.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of precision calibration tools, including weld gauges.
• Ability to operate multiple types of welding equipment.
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Able to read and interpret drawings, technique sheets, and weld symbols.
• Willingness to work the client-set schedule, multiple shifts, long hours, and all overtime.
• Ability to pass a respirator fit-check and wear a respirator for some or all of an 8-to-12-hour shift as required; must be clean-shaven for the fit-check and donning of the respirator.
• Team player, flexible, highly motivated, self-starting, and safety-oriented.
• Ability to complete and pass applicable pre-employment and employment screening, which may include medical, psychological, background, and substance-abuse screening.
• Must provide acceptable identification and proof of U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience fabricating submarine and aircraft carrier parts.
• High school diploma/GED and/or certification in the assigned area.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding processes on carbon-steel assemblies, including OSS, HSS, HY, and HSLA materials, using various welding metals, alloys, and joint configurations.
• Determine weld sequence and weld parts and assemblies according to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Read and interpret weld symbols, drawings, and technique sheets.
• Perform oxy/fuel preheating and carbon arc gouging.
• Verify weld size using weld gauges.
• Monitor heat input and weld in sequence to minimize distortion.
• Pass the required GMAW-SP, GMAW-P, and carbon arc proficiency tests, including on-site X-ray testing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED