Welder II

Job Title: Welder II
Location: Aiken, SC
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 1st Shift
Pay Range: $25-30/hr

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

The ideal candidate will possess strong GMAW and GTAW welding experience, the ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and work instructions, and a commitment to producing high-quality weldments that meet rigorous quality standards. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative manufacturing environment focused on precision, safety, and continuous improvement.

Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform high-quality GMAW and GTAW welding on aluminum and carbon steel components in accordance with engineering drawings, work instructions, and welding procedures.
• Set up, load, and secure components using fixtures, hand tools, air tools, and ratchets prior to welding operations.
• Inspect completed weldments to ensure compliance with quality standards and product specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, work orders, and technical documentation to ensure accurate fabrication.
• Troubleshoot welding and production issues, identify root causes, and implement or recommend corrective actions.
• Safely operate material handling equipment including hoists, pallet jacks, and forklifts to transport materials and finished components.
• Complete production documentation including work orders, labor reporting, quality records, and related manufacturing documentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following all company safety policies and procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and assist with training and mentoring other team members as needed.
• Collaborate effectively with production, engineering, and quality teams to achieve manufacturing objectives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of manufacturing operations.

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 4 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 for 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.
• Experience making machine, fixture, and tooling adjustments to ensure product quality.
• Ability to safely lift up to 32 pounds and apply up to 32 pounds of torque using hand tools.
• Ability to safely 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.
• Familiarity with military or government manufacturing quality standards.
• Experience working within Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement environments.
• Previous experience producing complex welded assemblies with tight quality requirements.

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.