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Overview

The Nuclear Company is a rapidly growing startup in the nuclear and energy sector, focusing on the development of next-generation nuclear reactors. The Turbine Diaphragm Welder will be responsible for the repair, fabrication, and refurbishment of steam turbine diaphragms and related components in power generation facilities, requiring specialized welding expertise.

Responsibilities

  • Perform TIG (GTAW) and other welding processes on steam turbine diaphragms.
  • Fabricate and repair diaphragm components using various alloy materials.
  • Assess and repair damage modes including foreign object damage and structural weld failure.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions.
  • Set up, operate, and maintain welding equipment.
  • Perform pre- and post-weld heat treatment as required.
  • Conduct dimensional inspections and quality checks.
  • Collaborate with engineers and quality personnel to plan repair sequences.
  • Document work completed including weld records and quality inspection reports.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area.
  • Assist with other turbine component repairs as assigned.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in precision or industrial welding.
  • Proficiency in TIG (GTAW) welding on stainless steel and alloy materials.
  • Experience reading and working from engineering drawings and weld procedure specifications.
  • Knowledge of steam turbine diaphragm construction styles.
  • Familiarity with weld inspection methods.
  • Ability to use precision measurement tools.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a welding program preferred.

Additional Information

  • This position is onsite at the Lark facility in Mount Holly, North Carolina.
  • This is not a travel-based position.
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How this job compares in Charlotte, NC

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across North Carolina currently run a median of $31/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$34/hr across 45 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 Charlotte, NC

We're tracking 11 other active welding openings in Charlotte, NC right now, from 7 different employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across North Carolina as a whole we're tracking 107 other active welding openings from 56 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Charlotte, or widen the search to North Carolina.

The most active employers in North Carolina at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Classic Collision (13), Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. (9), and Environmental Air Systems (6). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within North Carolina, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Charlotte at $36/hr and Denver at $20/hr. Charlotte is among them.

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.

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