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Welder/Fabricator

DEP
Aiken, SC Full Time | Contractor
POSTED ON 8/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/7/2026

We are seeking individuals who have weld training and experience to work in a rewarding environment to protect the men and women of our armed forces. Candidates shall have the ability to read and understand complex drawings, work instructions and are able to produce high quality welds on products. Work safely within team environment and follow all safety policies and procedures. • Load and unload parts onto weld table and fixtures using hand tools, ratchets, or air tools to secure parts to fixtures. • Check parts to quality specifications • Troubleshoot problems and recommend or take corrective action • Use hoist, pallet jacks or forklift to move parts, materials, containers and fixtures to and from storage areas. • Complete paperwork for work orders, labor, and time reporting, quality records and related reporting requirements. • Maintain a clean and safe work area • Assisting in training others Work within a collaborative group setting • Perform other duties as necessary and appropriate for this position

Skills Required Successfully pass weld qualifications in both Steel and Aluminum using GMAW-P and GTAW Knowledge and application of WPS, use of weld gages, and other measurement tools • Able to apply shop math, read and interpret blueprints and calculate dimensions • Able to understand work orders, machine controls and settings, fixtures and tool requirements and make adjustments as needed. • Able to hold and maneuver weld torch and operate foot and hand controls • Able to lift 32 pounds and apply 32 pounds of torque to ratchets • Able to operate hoist, pallet jacks, or forklift. Operation of forklift requires passing a certification test and the ability to step up 14 inches onto the forklift.

Skills Preferred

Experience Required 4 years of previous welding experience in GMAW or GTAW of either Aluminum or Carbon steel.

Experience Preferred

Education Required At minimum High school diploma or GED, Technical training in welding from vocational, accredited Tec college or similar ie: Hobart Weld School, Arclabs.

Pay: $25.14 - $32.62 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $33

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