Job Description

Job Title:

Fabricator - Travel Welding/Fab Team

Location:

Pickens, SC

Company:

Bridge Brothers

About Bridge Brothers

Bridge Brothers is a leading manufacturer specializing in the design, engineering, fabrication, and construction of custom steel bridges. We serve municipalities, national parks, energy companies, private developers, and more. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, custom bridge solutions that exceed expectations while ensuring precision, safety, and durability.


When you join Bridge Brothers, you're not just joining a company--you're helping to shape infrastructure that connects communities and stands the test of time.

Position Summary

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Bridge Brothers is seeking an experienced Fabricator to cut, shape, and assemble structural steel components for custom bridge projects. This position will work

primarily in our Pickens, SC facility

, but is also part of our

Travel Welding/Fabrication Team

, requiring the ability to travel on short notice to support field fabrication, installation activities, and on-site project needs.


The ideal candidate has strong steel fabrication skills, can read engineering drawings, and is comfortable with a mix of shop-based fabrication and hands-on field work as required.

Key Responsibilities

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Shop Fabrication (Primary Duties)

Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and specifications. Lay out, measure, and mark steel components according to drawings. Use fabrication equipment such as saws, shears, torches, grinders, and presses. Fit and assemble structural steel parts prior to welding. Ensure parts and assemblies meet dimensional and quality requirements. Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, or other material-handling equipment as needed. Maintain tools and equipment in good working condition. Collaborate with welders, QC inspectors, and team members to meet project timelines. Follow all company safety standards and wear proper PPE at all times.

Field Work (Travel Welding/Fab Team)

Travel with

short notice

, including same-day or next-day departure when required. Support on-site fabrication, installation, and field modifications. Assist welders and field crews with fit-up and assembly during bridge installations. Troubleshoot and resolve fabrication issues in real time on job sites. Work in varying outdoor environments, sometimes for extended periods or multiple weeks. Represent Bridge Brothers professionally while working with clients, crews, and vendors.

Qualifications

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High school diploma or equivalent required. 3+ years of steel fabrication experience preferred. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings. Skilled in using hand tools, power tools, and fabrication equipment. Forklift and overhead crane experience preferred. Ability and willingness to travel frequently, sometimes with minimal notice. Strong attention to detail and ability to check dimensions for accuracy. Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Physically capable of lifting up to 55 lbs. and working on your feet for extended periods.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

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Shop fabrication environment with exposure to loud noise, sparks, and moving equipment. Field conditions may include outdoor work, uneven terrain, weather exposure, and elevated work areas. Frequent standing, bending, stooping, and lifting required. PPE required and provided.

Role Details

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Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 6:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. EST (some weekends as needed)

Overtime:

Available as required

Travel:

Required; frequency and duration based on project needs

Employment Type:

Full-time, Non-exempt

Benefits:

Eligible after 90 days (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, paid holidays)

Apply Today

If you take pride in craftsmanship and want to support both shop fabrication and real-world field projects, join Bridge Brothers as a key member of our Travel Welding/Fab Team.