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A.O. Smith

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McBee, SC
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GMAW Welding Training

Job overview

A.O. Smith is hiring a Welder. The Welder 1 uses equipment to join metals and visually inspects for weld defects before releasing material to the next station. This role involves completing set up procedures, operating and changing over moderately complex equipment, and obtaining necessary parts and materials. The welder is also responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work area, adhering to safety rules, and performing quality checks on products.

Key focus areas include Complete set up procedures and operate/changeover moderately complex equipment, Obtain parts and materials needed to complete tasks, and Store and properly identify finished units.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or Equivalent, GMAW Welding Training Completion, and Welding Procedure Qualification. Important skills include Visually Inspect For Weld Defects, Operate Moderately Complex Equipment, Changeover Moderately Complex Equipment, Understand Standard Work, Follow Standard Work, and Understand Work Instructions.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Visually Inspect for Weld DefectsOperate Moderately Complex EquipmentChangeover Moderately Complex EquipmentUnderstand Standard WorkFollow Standard WorkUnderstand Work InstructionsFollow Work InstructionsMaintain Clean Work AreaMaintain Organized Work AreaFollow Prescribed Safety RulesFollow Quality ProceduresPerform Repetitive WorkAttention to DetailQuality of WorkLearn New TasksCross-TrainRotateWork as Part of a TeamFunction Well in High-Paced EnvironmentFunction Well in Stressful EnvironmentFollow All Safety PoliciesFollow All Quality PoliciesOperate Within Collaborative EnvironmentCollaborationFlexibility to Adapt to Changing PrioritiesFlexibility to Adapt to DeadlinesDexterityStability for Precision WorkSee Details at Close Range

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentGMAW Welding TrainingLift Up to 15 PoundsLift Up to 50 Pounds SporadicallyBendStoopWork in Awkward Positions for Extended PeriodsSupport Daily OvertimeSupport Breakdown OccurrencesProlonged Periods of Physical ExertionRepetitive MotionsStand for a Full Shift (8 Hours)

Full job description

Welder

Date: Jul 21, 2026

Location(s):

McBee, SC, US, 29101

Company: A. O. Smith Corporation

Business Unit: NAWH

Workplace Setting: Onsite

PRIMARYFUNCTION (job summary/purpose):

The Welder 1 uses equipment to joint metals. The welder or welding operator shall visually inspect for weld defects before releasing material to the next station.

SPECIFICDUTIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES(List in order of importance)

  • Completes set up procedures and operates/ changeover moderately complex equipment

  • Obtains parts and materials needed to complete tasks.

  • Store and properly identify finished units

  • Maintains an awareness of all safety issues within the area of responsibility and responds

  • Notify the area team leader of unplanned downtime or quality issues.

  • Periodically checks products per company policy to ensure quality and uniform completion; resolves any identified problems and alerts supervisor.

  • Perform other tasks as assigned.

BASICQUALIFICIATIONS (required skills/abilities):

  • Ability to understand and follow standard work and work instructions

  • Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and organized condition and follow prescribed safety rules and quality procedures.

  • Ability to perform repetitive work while paying attention to the detail and quality of work performed.

  • Willingness to learn new tasks, cross-train, rotate and work as a part of a team.

  • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

  • Ability to follow all safety and quality policies and procedures.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (required):

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  • Completion of required GMAW welding training and on-the-job training (OJT) by department & station within 80 hours plus OJT. If required for workstation, completion of a welder/welding operator performance qualification to one or more Welding Procedure Specifications (WPQ/WOPQ).

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Must be able to operate within a fast-paced, collaborative, and where teamwork is essential, requiring flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines

  • Working around moving machinery/heavy equipment

  • Comfortable performing tasks in heated areas (around furnaces)

  • Operate machinery in a hot and humid production facility

  • Must wear proper PPE (steel-toed boots, safety glasses, ear plugs, welding PPE and any additional PPE required for task being performed)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (demands):

  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at all times, and 50 pounds sporadically.

  • Ability to bend, stoop, and work in awkward positions for extended periods.

  • Able to support some daily overtime and breakdown occurrences.

  • Possess dexterity and stability as required for precision work.

  • Ability to complete work involving prolonged periods of physical exertion and repetitive motions.

  • Must be able to stand for a full shift (8 hours).

  • Must be able to see details at close range.

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