Skilled Welder – 1st Shift, GTAW/GMAW, $23/HR

Wabtec Corporation; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation in Duncan, SC, is seeking a skilled Welder to weld and assemble metal components. You will set up parts using hand tools, clamps, jigs, and fixtures, following drawings and weld symbols.

The role requires working from specifications to finish welding, cutting, grinding, and cleaning metal. The position requires a high school diploma, two years of GTAW/GMAW experience, blueprint reading ability, and the capacity to pass AWS qualification tests.

Qualifications

• High School graduate with two years of experience using GTAW and GMAW processes.
• Two years minimum manufacturing or transportation experience; read and interpret blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and drawings using GD&T; take measurements to plan layout and procedures.
• Select welding equipment/method based on drawing or material requirements.
• Operate angle grinders to prepare and finish parts to be welded.
• Set up components for welding with proper fit-up per specifications.
• Align components using calipers, rulers, clamps and fixtures.
• Perform final weld inspection with proper gauges.

Skills

GTAW

GMAW

Blueprint reading

Mathematics

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Welding equipment

Angle grinders

Measuring tools

Job description

Wabtec Corporation in Duncan, SC, is seeking a skilled Welder to weld and assemble metal components. You will set up parts using hand tools, clamps, jigs, and fixtures, following drawings and weld symbols.

The role requires working from specifications to finish welding, cutting, grinding, and cleaning metal. The position requires a high school diploma, two years of GTAW/GMAW experience, blueprint reading ability, and the capacity to pass AWS qualification tests.