WELDER I

SPC Mechanical; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

SPC Mechanical in Charlotte, NC seeks an entry-level Welder I (Combo) to perform Stick and TIG welding, fabricate, assemble, and repair metal components under supervision.

You will read engineering drawings, set up equipment safely, and ensure welds meet quality standards. The role supports production and maintenance operations. This position emphasizes reliability, willingness to learn, and safety on site.

Qualifications

• Entry-level welder capable of reading drawings and following procedures.
• Willingness to learn and safety-conscious.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, position, and secure parts per specs using straightedge, square, caliper, and ruler.
• Tack-weld or weld components and assemblies.
• Cut workpieces with powered saws or hand tools.
• Observe tests on welded surfaces for quality and conformance.
• Inspect grooves, angles, or gaps using precision instruments.
• Weld in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Heat, form, and dress metal parts with tools and equipment.
• Ignite torch and adjust valves, amperage, or voltage for proper weld.
• Analyze drawings and specs to plan layout and welding methods.

Skills

Combo Welder

Job description

The Welder I (Combo) – Stick & TIG is responsible for performing entry-level welding tasks using Stick and TIG techniques to fabricate, assemble, and repair metal components. This role requires the ability to interpret engineering drawings, operate welding equipment safely, and ensure welds meet quality standards. The position supports production and maintenance operations under general supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Lays out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, combination square, caliper, and ruler.
• Tack-welds or welds components and assemblies.
• Cuts workpieces, using powered saws, hand shears, or a chipping knife.
• Melts lead bar, wire, or scrap to add lead to the joint or to extrude melted scrap into a reusable form.
• Observes tests on welded surfaces to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
• Inspect grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using a micrometer, caliper, and precision measuring instruments.
• Removes rough spots from workpiece, using portable grinder, hand file, or scraper.
• Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Heats, forms, and dresses metal parts, using hand tools, torch, or arc welding equipment.
• Ignites torch and adjusts valves, amperage, or voltage to obtain desired flame or arc.
• Analyzes engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.
• Determines required equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.

Qualifications:

• Combo Welder (stick and Tig)
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Willingness to learn.
• Positive attitude and keeps a good morale on-site

Describe the work environment and physical demands of the job, if applicable.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

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