This contract job is located in South Carolina, with an estimated start date of February 23, 2026. The contractor will be responsible for supporting KUKA Robots & IPG Laser Welding Systems.

Estimated Working Dates:
~ +6 months of work with possible extension.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by any contractor working in an industrial or manufacturing facility to perform the essential functions of the job successfully. While performing the duties of the job, the contractor is regularly required to move into and around tooling, fixtures, and equipment and climb ladders. The contractor must be able to lift at least 25lbs. as needed.

TRAVEL:

This job may require out-of-town and overnight travel. Travel may vary by distance or customer requirements. On-site support could range from one day or more, depending on the size of the project and customer requirements, or until all client issues have been resolved.

BENEFITS:

JOINER Services LLC is not providing any “employee benefits” to the contractor. By way of example, but not limited, JOINER Services LLC is not paying for, or make any contributions to, the company/contractor’s (i) social security, (ii) local, state, or federal taxes, (iii) unemployment compensation, (iv) workers’ compensation, (v) insurance premiums, (vi) profit-sharing, (vii) pension, or (viii) any other employee benefit. The contractor must pay and comply with reporting requirements for local, state, and federal laws in connection with payments that JOINER Services LLC makes to the company/contractor.

Learn more about the JOINER Services Partnership Program with their benefit providers, who offer corporate-style benefit services for 1099 self-employed workers and their families.

SELF-EMPLOYED ADVANTAGES:

Below is a list of reasons to work as an independent contractor:

1. Higher hourly rates than working as a W2 employee.
2. Larger retirement allocations with a SEP IRA (0-25% of compensation or max. $72,000 in 2026).
3. 1099 workers get better tax credits than W2 employees.
4. Have a flexible work-life balance, and work on the projects you want, when you want.
5. Why work for someone else when you can work for yourself and not be tied down to one specific employer? Be your own boss and build your own company work culture.
6. Self-employed contractors have an opportunity to build their own unique brand profile and market their technical skills.

ABOUT JOINER SERVICES:

• JOINER Services is an engineering service platform that allows businesses to pick each unique self-employed contractor for a project. Businesses can search for contractors based on multiple criteria, from technical skills, experience, job title, or star rating. Consulting Firms often undervalue their employees by underpaying their contract engineers. JOINER Services promotes self-employed engineers by creating a profile so they can Build Your Own Brand and Be Your Own Boss. Self-employed engineers enjoy higher hourly rates while benefiting from tax credits, as well as allowing a much higher retirement allocation to secure a solid financial future. Join today for free!
• JOINER Services’ mission is “joining engineers with industry” by creating a services platform where self-employed engineering contractors can showcase their own talents, and businesses have an opportunity to hire their services. Its platform provides economic opportunities for their engineers that should be equally available to all qualified talent in their community, regardless of background, nationality, race, ethnicity, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, marital status, or other similarly protected characteristics. Any unlawful discrimination or harassing conduct is not permitted on JOINER Services by any member of its community.

SCOPE OF WORK:

Support night shift production. Working with 40 IPG lasers and tactile optics. Touch up point on the robots when needed.

PROJECT DURATION:  +6 Months with possible extension.

ESTIMATED HOURS: 60-80hrs/Week

SHIFT: Night shift

ROTATION: Every 3-4 weeks for a "long weekend."

TRAVEL INFORMATION: Travel time covered.

SAFETY INFORMATION: Safety Glasses & LOTO.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Have commissioning experience and fault-solving skills for the following equipment:

• KUKA Robot Programming
• IPG Laser Welding Experince