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Shutdown, Turnaround & Outage Staffing in Charleston, SC
Shutdown, turnaround and outage crews for Charleston, North Charleston, Goose Creek and the Berkeley County industrial corridor from Craftsman & Labor Solutions.
The market
Industrial outages in Charleston
The Charleston region has grown into a South Carolina manufacturing center — aerospace and automotive in North Charleston and Ladson, chemical and metals plants in the Berkeley County corridor along the Cooper River, and power generation across the Lowcountry. CLS is a South Carolina company headquartered in Aiken, and Charleston-area outages sit well inside our reach. Much of the Tri-County's process industry sits away from the peninsula, in Berkeley County around Goose Creek, Bushy Park and Moncks Corner along the Cooper River, with newer manufacturing growing out toward Ridgeville along I-26. At about two and a half hours from our Aiken headquarters, these sites are in-state work for CLS.
How we staff Charleston
Craftsman & Labor Solutions is headquartered in Aiken, SC. We do not keep a branch in Charleston — we mobilize vetted crews from a nationwide network of trusted contractors, and the same headquarters team runs your project from the first scope call to the final shift. Travel is planned into the staging, which is why sharing dates early matters.
What runs here
Facilities we staff in Charleston
Aerospace, automotive & advanced manufacturing
Planned maintenance shutdowns at plants in North Charleston, Ladson and Berkeley County.
Chemical & metals
Plant outages along the Cooper River in Berkeley County.
Power & utilities
Generation outages across the Lowcountry.
Why CLS is different
People Who Stay Accountable
We do not hand you a list of names, send workers to the jobsite, and disappear. Every Charleston shutdown is supported by two dedicated points of contact who stay involved, communicate with your team, and take ownership of the outcome alongside you.
A knowledgeable coordinator
Learns your scope, plans trades, headcount and shifts with you, and stages the crew before day one.
A hands-on on-site overseer
Involved in worker assignments and project progress on the ground — accountable for the crew, not signed up and gone.
Crafts we supply
The crew for your outage
- Welders
Structural and repair welding on equipment opened up during the outage.
- Millwrights
Pumps, compressors, rotating equipment, alignment and reassembly.
- Carpenters
Temporary structures, access, platforms and the carpentry that supports the work.
- Plumbers
Water, drain and utility piping work tied to the outage scope.
- General labor & helpers
Material handling, staging, housekeeping, fire and hole watch support, cleanup and demob.
Every worker is covered by CLS workers' comp and liability, briefed on site hazards, and backed by stop-work authority.
Travel for turnaround work in Charleston? Get on our call list →Questions
Charleston shutdown staffing — FAQ
+Is CLS a South Carolina company?
Yes. Craftsman & Labor Solutions is headquartered in Aiken, SC. Charleston-area shutdowns are in-state work for us.
+Do you cover Goose Creek, Moncks Corner and the rest of Berkeley County?
Yes. The Berkeley County industrial corridor along the Cooper River is a core part of how CLS plans Charleston-area shutdowns and outages.
+Can you staff a short maintenance shutdown, not just a large turnaround?
Yes. Share the scope, the window and the crafts you need, and CLS will scope headcount and shifts to the job, whether it runs a few days or several weeks.
+Does Craftsman & Labor Solutions have an office in Charleston?
No. CLS is headquartered in Aiken, South Carolina, and mobilizes shutdown, turnaround and outage crews to Charleston and plants across the country. Every project is run by the same headquarters team — two dedicated points of contact who stay involved from the first scope call to the final shift.
+What trades can CLS supply for a Charleston shutdown?
Welders, millwrights, carpenters, plumbers, and general labor and helpers for staging, material handling, fire and hole watch support, housekeeping and demob. Tell us the scope and we will build the craft mix and headcount with you.
+How far ahead should we plan a Charleston turnaround with CLS?
As early as you have dates and a rough scope. Timelines depend on the trades, headcount and site requirements, so CLS quotes a specific plan per project rather than a blanket promise — and short-notice call-outs are handled the same way, honestly and quickly.
More of the Southeast
Other Southeast markets we mobilize to
Planning an outage in Charleston?
Tell us the scope and dates — your coordinator will stage the crew. Skilled trades who travel for outage work can get on our call list, too.