**Join Our Team as a Welder 1!** **Pay** : $22 - $24/hr **Location** : Pineville, NC Are you ready to bring your welding skills to a dynamic team? **What You’ll Do:** + **Weld Carbon & Stainless Steel** (and other alloys) using **GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, and SMAW** processes. + Operate **TIG rigs** with foot pedal control and perform **weld tests** (we provide guidance to ensure you succeed!). + Perform a variety of welding tasks, including: + Obtain specified electrodes, insert into portable holders, or thread consumable electrode wire through welding guns. + Efficiently use **GTAW weld procedures** (you’ll be given a 2” Schedule 80 6G test with a production timeframe). + **Connect cables** from the welding unit to adjust amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse per weld procedures. + Start the power supply to produce the current needed for welding. + Strike an arc and guide electrodes or guns along weld lines, maintaining arc length and speed to form consistent beads and fusion. + **Tack assemblies** together and perform basic fitting for accurate welds. + Weld in **flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions** . + **Examine welds** for bead size and specifications (our products go through a QC non-destructive examination, so attention to detail is key!). + Apply **filler rods manually** to supply weld metal. + Clean and degrease **weld joints or workpieces** as needed to maintain quality. + **Repair broken parts** or fill holes when necessary. + Grind pipe and fittings to create bevels and remove protective surfaces when required (minimal for Welder 1). + **Chip off excess weld** and slag, ensuring all welds are clean before QC inspection. + **Preheat workpieces** with a hand torch or heating furnace when specified. + **Position and clamp workpieces** together or assemble them in fixtures to prepare for welding. + **Maintain a clean work environment** , following our lean principles with a focus on Safety, Quality, and Productivity. **What You Need:** + **Education** : High school diploma or GED preferred. + **Experience** : At least **1 year of welding experience** **Skills** : Ability to read blueprints, work with various materials, and use a variety of welding techniques. + **Physical Requirements** : Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in various positions, including overhead. **Ready to join?** We hold testing sessions on **Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday** with limited slots for each day! Get your welding skills tested and know if we’ll hire you that same day! Apply now and let's get started! This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license. **Pay Details:** $22.00 to $24.00 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance