Riley Power Group, LLC (RPG) is a full-service maintenance and capital construction services company headquartered in Rock Hill, South Carolina. We support some of the nation''s most challenging industrial construction, maintenance, and fabrication projects.
3We are currently seeking experienced Structural Welders with expertise in Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding - Short Circuit (GMAW-SP), and Gas Metal Arc Welding - Pulsed (GMAW-P) to support projects across the United States.
Candidates must demonstrate strong technical skills, a commitment to safety, and the ability to consistently produce high-quality welds.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential functions of this position may include, but are not limited to:
- Perform FCAW, GMAW-SP, and GMAW-P welding processes on carbon steel, metal alloys, and high-strength steel assemblies to required tolerances and specifications.
- Weld carbon steel materials, including OSS, HSS, HY, HSLA, and other applicable steel grades.
- Perform welding on standard bevels and various joint configurations, including full-penetration welds and open-root joints.
- Demonstrate proficiency welding Note 18 joints (full-penetration, open-root welds from one side) to ultrasonic testing (UT) quality standards.
- Successfully perform welds in all required positions in accordance with NAVSEA specifications, demonstrating first-time quality and UT proficiency.
- Determine welding layouts, joint preparation, and weld sequences based on engineering drawings, technical specifications, and fabrication requirements.
- Read and accurately interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, welding symbols, and technique sheets.
- Perform oxy-fuel preheating and carbon arc gouging as required.
- Operate welding equipment, tools, and precision measuring instruments, including weld gauges, to verify weld size and quality.
- Monitor heat input, welding parameters, and weld sequencing to minimize distortion and maintain structural integrity.
- Inspect completed welds and verify workmanship meets applicable quality standards and customer requirements.
- Monitor and verify welding quality in accordance with statistical process controls, established inspection procedures, and applicable quality assurance standards.
- Identify welding defects, troubleshoot equipment or process issues, and perform corrective actions when necessary.
- Maintain compliance with safety procedures, welding specifications, and applicable NAVSEA requirements.
- Work independently or collaboratively with fabrication, production, quality assurance, and supervisory teams.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Structural Welder - Tier III
- Minimum 4 years of hands-on welding experience with GMAW-P and GMAW-SP processes, with demonstrated proficiency in producing UT-quality welds.
- Minimum 3 years of FCAW welding experience, with demonstrated proficiency in producing UT-quality welds.
- High school diploma, GED, and/or certification in the assigned welding discipline preferred
- High school diploma, GED, and/or certification in the assigned welding discipline preferred.
- Experience welding carbon steel, HY-80 and high-strength steel materials in industrial, manufacturing, shipbuilding, or heavy fabrication environments.
- Ability to successfully complete required welding qualification tests in accordance with NAVSEA standards.
- Demonstrated proficiency producing full-penetration, open-root welds meeting UT quality requirements.
- Working knowledge of welding equipment, weld gauges, precision measuring tools, and applicable inspection procedures.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, welding symbols, and welding technique sheets.
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining quality and productivity standards.
- Strong attention to detail, safety awareness, and commitment to first-time quality.
- Ability and willingness to work multiple shifts, extended hours, weekends, and overtime as required by the customer.
- Dependable, self-motivated, flexible, and capable of working effectively in a team environment.
Preferred Experience
- Previous welding experience supporting submarine, aircraft carrier, shipbuilding, or naval fabrication projects.
- Familiarity with NAVSEA welding procedures and military fabrication requirements.
- Experience working with high-strength steel materials and complex structural assemblies.
- Previous experience performing welds subject to ultrasonic testing (UT) and radiographic testing (RT/X-ray).
- Three-position plate welding tests.
- MIL-100S-1 welding wire and E71T-1
- Welds must meet applicable NAVSEA acceptance criteria.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
Candidates must be able to perform the following essential physical functions, with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Occasionally lift and carry materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, potentially multiple times during an 8- to 12-hour shift.
- Stand and walk for extended periods throughout an 8- to 12-hour shift.
- Occasionally bend, crouch, kneel, and crawl while performing welding and fabrication tasks.
- Climb ladders up to 25 feet as required.
- Work in confined spaces and industrial environments.
- Work in environments with potential exposure to extreme temperatures, chemicals, and radiation, subject to applicable safety procedures and controls.
- Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respiratory protection when necessary.
- Successfully complete required respirator fit testing and maintain facial hair in accordance with respirator sealing requirements.
- Wear a respirator for portions of or an entire 8- to 12-hour shift when required by the work assignment.
Pre-Employment and Site Requirements
All candidates must:
- Successfully complete required background screening.
- Pass a pre-employment drug screening, including a hair follicle test.
- Complete any additional medical, psychological, or site-specific screenings required by the customer.
- You may be aske to come to our shop to validate your skills
- Meet applicable safety, security, and site-access requirements.
- Provide a complete, accurate, and updated resume reflecting relevant welding experience, qualifications, and employment history.
- Be willing to work the schedule established by the customer, including required overtime including day or night shift.
Work Authorization and Citizenship Documentation
Candidates must provide acceptable documentation verifying identity, employment authorization, and, where contractually required, U.S. citizenship.
Proof of Identity
Acceptable documentation may include a valid driver''s license or another qualifying government-issued identification document.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship (Required for Applicable Customer/Site Assignments)
Candidates must provide one of the following, as applicable:
- U.S. birth certificate meeting customer documentation requirements. Hospital-issued birth documents, birth registration notifications, and Puerto Rico birth certificates issued before July 1, 2010, are not accepted for the specified citizenship verification process.
- Valid, unexpired U.S. passport or U.S. passport card.
- U.S. Certificate of Citizenship or Certificate of Naturalization.
- Military Processing Record - Armed Forces of the United States (DD Form 1966), provided the document verifies U.S. citizenship.
Additional documentation may be required based on the specific project, contract, or security requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Riley Power Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
RPG provides services to customers across multiple industries, including projects with specific physical, medical, security, citizenship, and pre-employment screening requirements. These requirements are established by applicable contracts, customer policies, and security regulations and may vary by assignment.
Misrepresentation or falsification of qualifications, employment history, or background information may result in disqualification from employment consideration or termination of employment.