ASME Weld Technician — Onsite, Full-Time

Mersen Do Brasil; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Mersen is seeking a skilled welder for an onsite role in Salem, VA. You will weld metallic and composite materials using plasma, TIG and MIG processes, ensuring 100% penetration and ASME code conformance while supporting Lean manufacturing initiatives.

Responsibilities include inspecting welds with x-ray quality, reading blueprints, operating manual and semi-automatic welders, and maintaining safety standards. On-site duties require lifting equipment operation and adherence to quality specs.

Qualifications

• Secondary education or equivalent; on‑the‑job training allowed.
• 3 years of professional welding experience or less.
• Experience reading blueprints and welding symbols.
• Experience with TIG/MIG and plasma welding processes.

Responsibilities

• Weld metallic and composite materials using plasma, gas, or electric arc.
• Heat and fuse metal parts to create welded joints.
• Install tank linings, valves, pipes, and related components.
• Conduct x-ray, hydrostatic, and tolerance tests to verify weld quality.
• Operate manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions.
• Cut and contour metal using powersaws and hand tools.
• Repair structures by dismantling and reassembling metal components.
• Maintain knowledge of local and international building codes and safety requirements.
• Ensure equipment operates within safe temperature ranges and adherence to specs.
• Prepare surfaces by cleaning and degreasing before welding.
• Design patterns and models from blueprints for welding projects.
• Direct electrodes to shape metal workpieces; mount on production equipment as needed.
• All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding (TIG/MIG)

Plasma welding

Welding safety

Metrology instruments

Weld quality controls

Teamwork

Hoisting & lifting equipment

Safety concepts for process equipment

Education

Secondary education / High school diploma / On-the-job training

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Mersen is seeking a skilled welder for an onsite role in Salem, VA. You will weld metallic and composite materials using plasma, TIG and MIG processes, ensuring 100% penetration and ASME code conformance while supporting Lean manufacturing initiatives.

Responsibilities include inspecting welds with x-ray quality, reading blueprints, operating manual and semi-automatic welders, and maintaining safety standards. On-site duties require lifting equipment operation and adherence to quality specs.