ASME IX Welder — Nuclear Pressure Vessel Expert

791 Crane Nuclear PFT Corp; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Crane Nuclear in Bolingbrook, IL, seeks an ASME Section IX Qualified Welder to perform GTAW, GMAW, SMAW, and FCAW on pressure-retaining components per WPS and drawings. You will ensure quality, safety, and compliance while supporting QA, engineering, and production teams in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and 3+ years of welding experience in relevant industries, with ASME IX qualification and ability to interpret weld symbols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years welding experience in manufacturing, fabrication, pressure vessel, valve, piping, or nuclear industry environment.
• Current or previous qualification to ASME Section IX welding procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret weld symbols and engineering drawings.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments including tape measures, calipers, and weld gauges.
• Strong understanding of welding fundamentals, metallurgy, distortion control, and fit-up practices.
• Ability to pass ASME Section IX performance qualifications as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform GTAW (TIG), GMAW (MIG), SMAW (Stick), FCAW, or other welding processes as qualified.
• Weld carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy materials, and other metals according to approved WPS requirements.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, fabrication sketches, weld symbols, routing instructions, and specifications.
• Set up and operate welding equipment safely and efficiently.
• Verify materials, consumables, joint preparation, and fit-up prior to welding.
• Maintain compliance with ASME Section IX welding qualifications and procedure requirements.
• Perform preheat, interpass temperature monitoring, and post-weld activities as specified.
• Conduct visual inspection of completed welds to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Production personnel to resolve fabrication issues.
• Complete required production and quality documentation accurately.
• Assist with welder qualification tests (WQTRs/WPQs) as required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with 5S and facility safety requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Welding processes GTAW GMAW SMAW FCAW

Precision measuring instruments

Metallurgy understanding

ASME Section IX knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

ASME Section IX qualification

Tools

Welding equipment setup

Weld gauges

Job description

Crane Nuclear in Bolingbrook, IL, seeks an ASME Section IX Qualified Welder to perform GTAW, GMAW, SMAW, and FCAW on pressure-retaining components per WPS and drawings. You will ensure quality, safety, and compliance while supporting QA, engineering, and production teams in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and 3+ years of welding experience in relevant industries, with ASME IX qualification and ability to interpret weld symbols.