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Orbital Welder

Century Contractors, LLC
Wilson, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2026
Basic Scope/Purpose

Orbital Welder will perform set up of welding system. Work from blue-prints and approved drawings. Cut & prepare all tubing and fittings used in welding operation.

Essential Functions/Duties

  • Must be able to read & understand blueprints and technical documents commensurate with machine operation.
  • Must be able to Legibly Document all weld information and create legible weld maps.
  • Prepares and processes parts in semi-automated orbital weld machinery.
  • Verifies correct assembly in manufacturing tooling before and after processing

loads and adjusts machinery programs as required.

  • Troubleshoots process variation.
  • Follows manufacturing production schedules.
  • Detect faulty operations and materials and report these and other problems to immediate supervisor.
  • Comply with all company and safety rules and regulations.
  • Work overtime as needed.
  • Ensures product quality to meet or exceed specifications.
  • Performs other duties as needed.

Working Conditions/Physical Effort

Conditions include working in office, shop, busy traffic areas, warehouses, and undeveloped properties, with frequent exposure to dirt, dust, grease, oil, vibrations, and adverse weather conditions. Must be able to safely access all areas of property, buildings, structures, wharves, rooftops and other elevated positions, as well as, confined spaces. Must be able to effectively use all required PPE equipment and lift up to fifty pounds. Strenuous physical demands are required to safely perform the essential functions associated with this position. Must be able to safely operate all involved equipment and tools. Must be capable of standing for long periods of time, bending consistently, working in confined spaces with limited access, on ladders, in personnel lifts, in workboats, and working in awkward body positions.

Tool List

Tool Box with Lock, 25' Tape, Stinger, File, Tig Rig, Welding Hood w/Hard Hat assembly, Torpedo Level, Chipping Hammer, Combination Square, Pair of Klein Pliers or equal, Welding Gloves & Tig Gloves, Crescent Wrench 12" & 15”, Steel-toe boots, Safety Glasses, Regulator, Gas Lens, Cups, Collets, Tungsten, Brushes for Carbon & Stainless, Flashlight, Mirror

  • Nothing in this job description restricts the Company’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Century Contractors offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. EOE M/F/Vet/Disabled

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