Welder jobs in North Carolina

About the role

The Turbine Diaphragm Welder will be responsible for the repair, fabrication, and refurbishment of steam turbine diaphragms and related components used in power generation facilities. This is a highly specialized position requiring precision welding expertise and a strong working knowledge of steam turbine internals

What you'll bring

• Demonstrated experience reading and working from engineering drawings, blueprints, and weld procedure specifications
• Knowledge of steam turbine diaphragm construction styles including spacer-band, fillet fabrication, and mechanically assembled designs
• Familiarity with weld inspection methods including visual inspection and liquid penetrant testing (PT)
• Ability to use precision measurement tools including calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to perform close-tolerance work consistently
• High school diploma or equivalent
• AWS (American Welding Society) certification or equivalent
• Experience with post-weld heat treatment (PWHT) procedures
• Prior work in a nuclear, fossil, or combined-cycle power plant maintenance environment
• Familiarity with GE, Siemens, Westinghouse, or other OEM turbine diaphragm designs
• Experience with MIG (GMAW), plasma cutting, and oxy-acetylene processes
• completion of a welding program or apprenticeship preferred

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