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Senior Welder - 3rd shift

Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Summerville, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Jan 2026

About the role

Senior Welder - 3rd shift

With our continuing growth, Curtiss Wright is looking to add experienced Machinists to our new, state-of-the-art Summerville, SC (Charleston) facility!

As our Sr. Welder, you will fabricate and repair parts by welding to ASME IX, MIL-STD codes and engineering welding requirements.

Location: Summerville, SC

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

Hourly: $32.40 - 46.82

Please note that the hourly range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in SC. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

Your Challenge

  • Read and interpret detailed part and tool drawings

  • Obtain all tools, fixtures and related equipment.

  • Prepare all surfaces, assemble and position parts, as required, to be welded, also including layout, assembly, and fabrication to drawing requirements

  • Assemble components or assemblies to positioners.

  • Set up required welding and brazing equipment

  • Verify process specifications follow prescribed procedures and perform assigned operations in all positions, as certified

  • Remove slag, chip, grind, visible defects before depositing subsequent passes.  Document metal joining sequences as required

  • Grind and prepare surfaces for nondestructive examinations, and perform magna flux or penetrant testing.

  • Operate ovens for pre-heating, post weld heat treatment, or stress relief as required per specifications

  • Use crane or lifting devices for heavier components.

  • Train others when necessary.

  • Complete weld certification testing in a timely manner to meet code, process, or base metal requirements to satisfy customer orders

  • Maintain filler metal storage and traceability per requirements

  • Perform routine machine and equipment checks.

  • Maintain cleanliness, lubrication and fluid levels, and perform simple machine error recovery

  • Observe all safety and hygiene requirements as specified and directed.

What You Bring

  • High school and certified welding program or equivalent.

  • 4-6 year's experience.

  • Must pass entrance level weld qualification testing, Vision test per NAVSEA Technical Publication S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248 Section 5.2.12 (yearly).

  • Welder Workmanship Training & Test per NAVSEA Technical Publication S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248 Section 5.2.3 (ever three years)

  • Ability to lift objects weighing 50lbs to waist height and transport a distance of 12 feet.

  • Ability to perform the following: pushing, pulling, and lifting

  • Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens.

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD Security clearances and approvals.

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Who We Are

Our Values

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