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Nexien INC.

TIG Welder (2nd Shift)

Location

Newberry, SC

Wage

$22.55/hr

Employment Type

Contract

Required Skills & Certifications

TIG WeldingSteelStainless SteelAluminum
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Posted on October 23, 2026

Job Description

Overview

We are looking for Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welders to assemble appliance components, ensuring all manufactured parts meet strict industry standards, safety regulations, and production specifications. This role requires precision work during 2nd shift operations to maintain continuous and efficient manufacturing output.

Responsibilities

  • Perform precision TIG welding on materials such as stainless steel, aluminum, and other metals used in home appliance manufacturing.
  • Read, interpret, and follow blueprints, technical drawings, and process specifications to ensure accurate assembly and welding.
  • Inspect and evaluate welds and structural components to ensure quality, durability, and adherence to Samsung's quality control standards.
  • Maintain operational readiness of all welding equipment, including routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and supply management.
  • Collaborate with Production Leaders and Quality Control teams to identify process improvements, minimize defects, and optimize the production line.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, strictly adhering to all OSHA and facility safety guidelines.

Requirements

  • Education: Required: High School Diploma or GED. Preferred: Vocational certificate or degree in Welding Technology.
  • Experience: Minimum 3+ years of progressive TIG welding experience is MANDATORY.
  • Skills: Strong blueprint reading skills, ability to use precision measuring tools, excellent hand-eye coordination, and attention to detail.
  • Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 35 lbs.

Additional Information

  • Location: 284 Mawsons Way, Newberry, SC 29108
  • Working hours: 2nd shift (3:40 PM ~ 12:20 AM)
  • Work Location: In person
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How this job compares in Newberry, SC

Pay in context

At roughly $23/hr, this posting comes in about 13% below the $26/hr median for welding jobs across South Carolina, where the middle half runs $23–$34/hr across 37 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 19% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Newberry, SC

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Newberry, SC, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across South Carolina as a whole we're tracking 110 other active welding openings from 78 employers. Browse welding jobs across South Carolina.

The most active employers in South Carolina at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Recruiting Solutions (4), Parker Hannifin (3), and Kelso Industries (3). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

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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Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. TIG Welder (2nd Shift) figures were last recalculated when this page was built.