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SST Direct

Senior Welder

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We are looking for a Senior Welder to fabricate precision components for our modular nuclear reactor systems. You will perform high-integrity welds on pressure vessels, piping, and structural assemblies, working closely with engineering and quality teams to meet demanding nuclear-grade specifications.

Location: Torrance, CA
Salary: Up to $60/h depending on level of experience
Shift: Mon-Fri from 8 am to 5 pm
Comprehensive benefit: 401(k), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Retirement plan, Vision insurance, Flexible Time off and more!
Employment type: Full-time, Direct Placement

Key Responsibilities for Welder:
  • Perform GTAW/TIG, GMAW, and SMAW welds on carbon steel, stainless steel, and nickel alloys to nuclear-grade specifications.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and engineering drawings for pressure vessels and structural assemblies.
  • Perform in-process and final visual inspection of welds; coordinate with QC for NDE (dye penetrant, radiographic, ultrasonic) testing.
  • Maintain and calibrate welding equipment; select correct filler metals, shielding gases, and parameters per WPS.
  • Mentor junior welders and enforce shop safety, quality, and 5S standards on the floor.

Basic Qualifications for Welder:
  • 5+ years of professional welding experience in a manufacturing, aerospace, shipbuilding, or heavy industrial environment.
  • AWS Certified Welder (or equivalent) with demonstrated proficiency in GTAW (TIG) on stainless steel and exotic alloys.
  • Ability to read and work from complex engineering drawings, weld symbols, and WPS documentation.
  • Experience with pressure vessel or code welding (ASME Section IX, B31.3, or similar) strongly preferred.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup manufacturing environment with evolving processes.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work in a shop-floor setting with appropriate PPE.

Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Experience welding in nuclear, aerospace, or other highly regulated quality environments.
  • Orbital welding experience for small-diameter precision tubing.
  • Familiarity with ASME Section IX / Section III code welding and NDE processes.
  • Prior experience standing up welding processes or procedures in a new manufacturing line.
  • Forklift, overhead crane, or rigging certification

If you are interested in learning more about this role, please submit your resume for immediate consideration!
Feel free to text “Welder” to 321-418-6672 for faster response.
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