Laborer Jobs

Since its foundation in 1986, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. has grown from a small, local company into one of the largest privately held companies based in South Carolina. Our diverse services portfolio includes capital projects, power services, maintenance services, disaster recovery, hydro consulting and commercial construction. We believe in investing in our employees to help them reach their professional goals, as well as their personal goals. Thompson promotes a work environment that fosters learning, leadership, and development along with a safety culture that never waivers. Thompson is headquartered in Sumter, South Carolina with offices spanning the United States, primarily southeast and central United States.

Position Description

Perform any combination of various basic tasks associated with the operation of the custom metal fabrication shop and do so in a safe and quality manner with the best quality possible. Primary duties will include preparing shop for upcoming projects, assisting with fabrication shop tasks as directed, unloading and loading material, and cleaning work areas.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintains work area in clean and tidy manner.
• Work closely with Shop Superintendent, Fabricators, and Fabrication Shop Helpers to ensure daily and project related production needs are met safely and efficiently by assisting with various tasks.
• Thinks creatively and applies results to safely and efficiently complete tasks.
• Other duties as may be assigned.
• Takes direction and effectively communicates with supervisors based on project needs.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.
• Safely and efficiently operates all fabrication shop equipment such as mechanical shears, press brakes, rollers, ironworkers, drill presses, saws, and forklifts.

Job Qualifications

• Must be able to utilize basic math and read a tape measure.
• Background check and drug screen based on job location/requirements
• Work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environments
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• 40 or more hours per week with possible weekend work
• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly with supervisor/co-workers and understand direction from supervisor.

Benefits

• We strive to provide a competitive compensation and benefits package. This includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), wellness programs and career development.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.