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Southwire Company LLC

Helper, Stranding

Huntersville, NC

$15 - $18.75/hr

Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad ... welder unit, grease and blasting cabinets where applicable, using overhead cranes/loaders, various ...

Southwire Company LLC

Stranding Helper-EG

Huntersville, NC

$15 - $18.75/hr

Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, metal-clad cable, portable and ... welder unit, grease and blasting cabinets where applicable, using overhead cranes/loaders, various ...

Southwire Company LLC

Helper, Stranding

Huntersville, NC · On-site

$15 - $18.75/hr

Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad ... welder unit, grease and blasting cabinets where applicable, using overhead cranes/loaders, various ...

Southwire Company LLC

Helper, Stranding

Huntersville, NC · On-site

$15 - $18.75/hr

Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad ... welder unit, grease and blasting cabinets where applicable, using overhead cranes/loaders, various ...

Southwire Company LLC

Helper, Stranding

Huntersville, NC · On-site

$15 - $18.75/hr

Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad ... welder unit, grease and blasting cabinets where applicable, using overhead cranes/loaders, various ...

Southwire Company LLC

Helper, Stranding

Huntersville, NC · On-site

$15 - $18.75/hr

Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad ... welder unit, grease and blasting cabinets where applicable, using overhead cranes/loaders, various ...

Southwire Company LLC

Helper, Stranding

Huntersville, NC

$15 - $18.75/hr

Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad ... welder unit, grease and blasting cabinets where applicable, using overhead cranes/loaders, various ...

Southwire Company LLC

Helper, Stranding

Huntersville, NC · On-site

$15 - $18.75/hr

Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad ... welder unit, grease and blasting cabinets where applicable, using overhead cranes/loaders, various ...

Southwire Company LLC

Helper, Stranding

Huntersville, NC · On-site

$15 - $18.75/hr

Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad ... welder unit, grease and blasting cabinets where applicable, using overhead cranes/loaders, various ...

Southwire Company LLC

Helper, Stranding

Huntersville, NC

$15 - $18.75/hr

Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad ... welder unit, grease and blasting cabinets where applicable, using overhead cranes/loaders, various ...

Southwire Company LLC

Helper, Stranding

Huntersville, NC · On-site

$15 - $18.75/hr

Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad ... welder unit, grease and blasting cabinets where applicable, using overhead cranes/loaders, various ...

Southwire Company LLC

Stranding Helper-EG

Huntersville, NC · On-site

$15 - $18.75/hr

Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, metal-clad cable, portable and ... welder unit, grease and blasting cabinets where applicable, using overhead cranes/loaders, various ...

Southwire Company LLC

Stranding Helper-EG

Huntersville, NC · On-site

$15 - $18.75/hr

Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, metal-clad cable, portable and ... welder unit, grease and blasting cabinets where applicable, using overhead cranes/loaders, various ...

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How much do clad welder jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for clad welder in the United States is $18.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a clad welder?

To succeed as a Clad Welder, you need exceptional welding skills, particularly in cladding processes, as well as experience with materials such as stainless steel, nickel alloys, or other corrosion-resistant metals; typically, a high school diploma or GED plus relevant welding certifications like AWS or ASME are required. Familiarity with welding equipment, automated welding machines, and tools for non-destructive testing (NDT) is essential, as is the ability to read technical blueprints and engineering drawings. Attention to detail, problem-solving, and a commitment to safety are key soft skills that help ensure quality work and a safe job site. These skills are crucial because clad welding often involves high-stakes projects in industries like oil & gas or power generation, where precision and safety are paramount to prevent costly failures and ensure reliability.

What is a clad welder?

A Clad Welder specializes in welding different metals together, typically to apply a corrosion-resistant or wear-resistant layer over a base metal. This process is commonly used in industries like oil and gas, aerospace, and heavy equipment manufacturing. Clad welding requires advanced skills in techniques such as TIG, MIG, or submerged arc welding to ensure strong, defect-free bonds. These welders must follow strict quality standards and safety regulations to produce durable, high-performance components.

What types of projects or industries do clad welders typically work on?

Clad Welders are most commonly employed in industries such as oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation, and shipbuilding, where corrosion-resistant surfaces are critical. Typical projects include welding pressure vessels, pipelines, heat exchangers, and various components that require enhanced resilience to harsh environments. You may work on both new construction and repair projects, often collaborating closely with engineers, project managers, and quality control teams. This exposure offers a dynamic work environment and the chance to develop skills that are valuable for advancing to supervisory or specialist roles within high-demand sectors.

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Helper, Stranding

Southwire Company LLC

Huntersville, NC

$15 - $18.75/hr

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Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 80 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what's possible? 

Job Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To help/operate high speed stranding equipment to produce specified kinds of stranded cable on specified packages.  Must also sign off as High speed strander operator after successful training of the helper training sheet.

Tools/Equipment/ Responsibilities

Help/operate the high speed strander with metering equipment, take up capstans, take up winding unit and payoff unit; portable welder unit, grease and blasting cabinets where applicable, using overhead cranes/loaders, various size wooden or steel reels, various size closing blocks and dies, micrometers, portable power back saw, strong adhesive tape, bolt cutters, pneumatic nail guns, fork truck, and miscellaneous small hand tools.

Must be willing to work on a fast paced, highly focused machine that will have constant attention given to safety, quality, speed, and scrap.

Will operate as the helper mainly, while on occasion act as the operator in case of call off or other circumstance that deems it necessary.  This person will be part of a 2-person team on the machine and will be expected to receive machine responsibility direction from both operator and supervisor to keep flow of machine running at maximum level.

Material Handled

Various sizes and shapes of aluminum wire, aluminum alloy, aluminum wire on steel bobbins, steel or aluminum cable on steel or wooden reels, and greases and oxide inhibitors.

Source of Supervision

Receives direction from the Stranding Supervisor

OCCASIONAL WORK REQUIREMENTS

Each day sweep entire work area and return tools and other materials to the proper storage areas. Aid maintenance personnel with repairs to strander or auxiliary equipment. Aids maintenance personnel with gear changes. May be required to help with bobbin stripping or cable rewinding operation or to sweep up or clean specified areas in the plant. Performs other duties as may be assigned by their immediate Supervisor, depending upon qualifications.

SAFETY RULES

When loading bobbins or reels, pay special attention to the procedure used to load to avoid any back injuries.

Always be aware of forklifts and make sure the driver knows where you are.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

Demand for the product run on the high speed strander is elevated and in order for Southwire to meet customer demand, the machine must run consistently.  The process is technical and requires trained individuals to perform the job independently.  Because of this, it is not always possible that such an individual will be available to replace an absent operator.  Therefore, predictable and consistent attendance is required due to the nature of the job.

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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