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Overview

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. As part of Magna International, Magna Energy Storage Systems Group develops and manufactures innovative fuel tank systems and components for heavy-duty trucks and passenger cars, specializing in plug-in hybrids.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct in-line inspection.
  • Perform leak testing.
  • Document repair welds.
  • Utilize camera-offset techniques.
  • Engage in riveting tasks.
  • Operate machines or use manual methods safely to meet production goals.
  • Assess welds for cleanliness and compliance with customer specifications.
  • Repair robot welds as needed.
  • Conduct tests to evaluate weld quality.
  • Collaborate with engineering to address issues.
  • Train other employees as needed.

Requirements

  • Graduation from related trade school or high school diploma or GED.
  • 1-3 years of related experience or a combination of education and experience.
  • 1-3 years of experience TIG welding, with strong preference for aluminum.
  • Knowledge and ability to assess metal structures for repair of damaged welds.
  • Ability to measure close tolerances in both Metric and Imperial.
  • Knowledge and ability to use small tools, operate air/hand tools, welders, grinders, and buffing machines.
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How this job compares in Spartanburg, SC

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across South Carolina currently run a median of $26/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$34/hr across 54 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Spartanburg, SC

Spartanburg, SC currently has 6 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 4 employers. 3 of them were added in the last week. Across South Carolina as a whole we're tracking 102 other active welding openings from 78 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Spartanburg, or widen the search to South Carolina.

Magna International currently has 1 other opening live in South Carolina, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in South Carolina at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Aerotek (6), Keel (3), and ORION (3). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within South Carolina, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Aiken at $32/hr and Anderson at $27/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for TIG. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

See all aluminum welder openings if you want to compare this against similar roles.

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