Senior Welder

SST Direct • Full-time • Torrance, California, United States • $60 / hour • 5d ago

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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