Job Description

RCS Staffing has an immediate need for a TIG Welder (GTAW) in Columbia, South Carolina. This is a full-time, direct-hire, shop-based assignment with our client. This position offers a competitive salary based on experience, a $5,000 sign-on bonus, a 4-day work week, and a comprehensive benefits package including varied insurance offerings with company match and professional development opportunities.

Overview of YOUR Role as a TIG Welder

Our client solves some of the most challenging problems in the water industry — from first-response support at high-profile nuclear events to implementing patented, first-of-its-kind industrial water treatment technology. Their projects include industrial water recycling and cleaning up legacy Cold War wastewater at government sites. In this role, you will fabricate high-quality piping assemblies and skids that meet ASME pressure vessel and piping codes, working with carbon steel, stainless steel, and duplex stainless steel in a positive, team-oriented shop environment.

As a TIG Welder, YOU Will:

• Perform GTA (TIG) welding on carbon steel, stainless steel, and duplex stainless steel piping assemblies and skids — all welds must pass ASME pressure vessel and piping codes.
• Prep pipe fittings and pipe ends for full penetration welds on pipe assemblies.
• Interpret drawings and welding symbols used to fabricate piping assemblies and skids.
• Calculate pipe fitting take-outs and piping measurements accurately.
• Weld structural steel in all positions as required.
• Operate a high-frequency amperage control foot pedal during welding operations.
• Select the appropriate filler wire for a given base metal type.

YOU Are the Ideal TIG Welder Candidate If You Have:

• The ability to weld pipe diameters ranging from 1/2" to 36" in all positions — testing will be conducted in the fixed 6G position.
• Proficiency in GTAW (TIG) welding on carbon steel, stainless steel, and duplex stainless steel.
• The ability to operate a high-frequency amperage control foot pedal while welding.
• The ability to weld structural steel in all positions.
• Working knowledge of filler wire selection for various base metal types.
• Ability to read and interpret welding drawings and symbols to fabricate piping assemblies.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to weld quality and code compliance.

It's a BONUS If You Have:

• Prior experience fabricating piping assemblies or skids for industrial, water treatment, nuclear, or process industry applications.
• Familiarity with ASME pressure vessel and piping codes.
• Experience working in a shop fabrication environment producing code-compliant weldments.
• Multiple active welding certifications across process and position.

About Our Client

Our client is an innovative water treatment technology company headquartered in Columbia, SC, dedicated to solving some of the most complex challenges in the water industry. Their work spans industrial water recycling, government site remediation, and patented treatment technologies deployed at high-profile facilities including nuclear sites. AVANTech offers a mission-driven, collaborative work environment where skilled tradespeople and engineers work together to improve the environment and support clients with sustainable, cutting-edge water treatment solutions

Who WE Are

RCS Staffing is a certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) specializing in the recruitment of professionals for best-of-class companies throughout the United States. Since 1994, RCS recruits top talent for direct hire, temp-to-perm and contract staffing positions and provides customized payroll services. Our Recruiting Specialties consist of all Engineering Disciplines, Project Management, Project Controls, Information Technology, Energy Efficiency and Business Professionals.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RCS is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. RCS recruits, hires, and promotes for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, genetic information or age. All terms and conditions of employment such as compensation, benefits, work assignment, availability of facilities and privileges of employment are administered on the same basis of equality.