About Carolina Containers & Transport
Carolina Containers & Transport is a locally owned company serving businesses, contractors, municipalities, and homeowners throughout North Carolina. We specialize in shipping container sales, rentals, transportation, and custom container modifications.
Our fabrication team builds everything from container offices and storage solutions to custom commercial projects. No two projects are exactly alike, giving our team the opportunity to solve problems, build quality products, and take pride in their craftsmanship.
We're committed to quality workmanship, exceptional customer service, and providing a workplace where employees can build long-term careers.
Position Overview
We're looking for a dependable and skilled Steel Fabricator / Welder to join our growing fabrication team.
This is a full-time, hands-on position where you'll fabricate, modify, and repair steel shipping containers for commercial, industrial, and residential customers. You'll work with structural steel, fabrication equipment, and custom projects that require attention to detail, problem-solving, and quality craftsmanship.
If you enjoy building things, working with your hands, and seeing a project come to life from start to finish, we'd love to meet you.
Primary Responsibilities
- Perform MIG welding on structural steel and shipping containers
- Fabricate, modify, and repair steel shipping containers
- Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and work orders
- Measure, lay out, cut, fit, and assemble steel components
- Operate fabrication equipment, including welders, plasma cutters, grinders, saws, drills, and other shop tools
- Grind, clean, and prepare welds for painting and finishing
- Inspect completed work to ensure quality and accuracy
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
- Follow company safety procedures
- Assist with additional fabrication projects and shop tasks as needed
Required Qualifications
- Previous MIG welding and steel fabrication experience
- Ability to safely operate welding and fabrication equipment
- Ability to accurately read a tape measure
- Ability to read and interpret shop drawings and blueprints
- Ability to fabricate with minimal supervision
- Strong attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship
- Ability to lift 50 pounds or more
- Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and perform physical work throughout the day
- Valid driver's license with reliable transportation
- Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with any of the following is a plus:
- Structural steel fabrication
- Shipping container modifications
- Plasma cutting
- Torch cutting
- Grinding and metal finishing
- Forklift operation
- Construction or manufacturing
- Welding certifications
Training will be provided on our fabrication processes, but applicants should have prior MIG welding experience.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who:
- Takes pride in producing quality work
- Shows up on time and is dependable
- Works safely and efficiently
- Has a positive attitude
- Enjoys solving problems and building things
- Pays attention to the details that separate good work from great work
- Wants a long-term opportunity with a growing, family-owned company
Employees who demonstrate strong performance, leadership, and a willingness to learn will have opportunities to advance as our fabrication department continues to grow.
Schedule
- Monday-Friday
- Day Shift
- Full-Time
- Weekly Pay
- Overtime opportunities may be available
Compensation & Benefits
- $20.00-$28.00 per hour, based on experience, skills, and qualifications
- Weekly pay
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with Safe Harbor company contribution
- Stable, year-round employment
- Modern fabrication equipment and tools
- Opportunities for advancement and increased responsibility
Why Join Carolina Containers & Transport?
At Carolina Containers & Transport, every employee contributes to our reputation. We take pride in producing clean welds, quality craftsmanship, and finished products our customers can rely on.
We're a hardworking, team-oriented company that values reliability, accountability, continuous improvement, and doing the job right the first time. If you're looking for more than just another welding job and want to build unique projects while growing your career, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
