Welder

Job Title: Welder
Location: Aiken, SC
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 1st Shift
Pay Range: $20-25/hr

Job Description:
USPRO Talent Solutions is seeking a skilled Welder to join a premier defense manufacturing organization in Aiken, SC. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the production of mission-critical products that support the safety and effectiveness of the U.S. Armed Forces.

The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience with GMAW and/or GTAW welding, the ability to interpret engineering drawings and work instructions, and a commitment to producing high-quality weldments in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Successful candidates will thrive in a collaborative team setting while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and workmanship.

Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform GMAW and GTAW welding on aluminum and carbon steel components in accordance with engineering drawings, work instructions, and welding procedures.
• Load, position, and secure components using fixtures, hand tools, air tools, and ratchets prior to welding operations.
• Inspect completed weldments to verify compliance with quality standards and blueprint specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, work orders, and technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot welding and production issues, recommending or implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Safely operate material handling equipment including hoists, pallet jacks, forklifts, and scissor lifts to transport materials and finished assemblies.
• Complete production documentation including work orders, labor reporting, quality records, and related manufacturing paperwork.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while adhering to all company safety policies and procedures.
• Collaborate effectively with production, engineering, and quality teams to support manufacturing objectives.
• Support departmental goals and perform additional manufacturing duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical welding training from an accredited vocational school, technical college, or recognized welding program (such as Hobart Institute or ArcLabs).
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on welding experience using GMAW and/or GTAW processes on aluminum and/or carbon steel.
• Ability to successfully pass welding qualification tests on both steel and aluminum using GMAW-P and GTAW processes.
• Working knowledge of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), weld gauges, and precision measuring equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, welding symbols, and technical work instructions.
• Strong understanding of shop mathematics and dimensional measurement.
• Ability to understand work orders, machine controls, fixtures, and tooling requirements while making necessary adjustments during production.
• Ability to safely maneuver welding equipment using foot and hand controls.
• Ability to safely operate a scissor lift, including climbing a 27-inch step and working at heights up to 15 feet.
• Ability to safely lift up to 32 pounds and apply up to 32 pounds of torque using hand tools.
• Ability to operate hoists, pallet jacks, and forklifts (forklift certification required upon hire).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience welding products within aerospace, defense, heavy equipment, or precision manufacturing environments.
• Experience working with tight-tolerance fabricated weldments.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Military manufacturing or welding experience.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
USPRO is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability and/or other protected categories. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities or needs, as required by law.