Junior Welder GP (Night)

Delta Star Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Delta Star Inc. is seeking a motivated Welder GP to support welding and fabrication activities under the guidance of higher-level welders. If you’re eager to learn welding processes, develop mechanical skills, and contribute to high-quality transformer manufacturing, we want to hear from you!

You’ll assist with preparation, assembly, and basic welding tasks, learn blueprint reading, operate grinders and saws, and help ensure safety standards and documentation are met on a daily basis.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must pass background check, drug test, and physical.
• Ability to operate an overhead crane (training provided).
• Able to read or learn to read blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Assist welders with preparation, assembly, and basic welding tasks.
• Support welding processes using various welders and materials.
• Read blueprints with guidance and maintain safe, organized workspace.
• Complete documentation and paperwork under supervision.

Skills

Safety awareness

Blueprint reading

Welding prep

Basic mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Overhead crane operation

Grinders and band saws

Job description

Build something that matters.

At Delta Star the work we do has a real impact. Every transformer we build helps deliver reliable electricity to homes, businesses, and communities across North America.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for people who want more than just a job. We are looking for individuals who want to learn, contribute, solve challenges, and build a meaningful career alongside a team that is committed to delivering power at all times.

Summary

Delta Star Inc. is seeking a motivated and safety-focused Welder GP to support welding and fabrication activities under the guidance of higher-level welders. If you’re eager to learn welding processes, develop mechanical skills, and contribute to high-quality transformer manufacturing, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do

As a Welder GP, you’ll assist welders with preparation, assembly, and basic welding support tasks while learning blueprint reading, equipment operation, and safe work practices. You’ll help prepare materials, support fabrication steps, and complete documentation to ensure welding operations run smoothly and meet quality standards.

A Day in the Life

Your day may include reading blueprints with guidance, preparing metal components, assisting with welding processes, cleaning spatter and slag, and staging materials for fabrication. You’ll operate grinders, saws, and other tools, help position components, and support crane operations under supervision. You’ll also complete documentation accurately and maintain a clean, safe workspace.

Specific Duties

• Read blueprints, lay out materials, and assist in welding assigned components under direction.
• Clean refuse, spatter, slag, and tack marks.
• Use assigned stencil to properly label work.
• Assist with welding processes using various welders and materials.
• Support brazing and arc-welding tasks.
• Operate an overhead crane under supervision; set up pendant and assist with rigging.
• Perform tasks such as thermal cutting and grinding.
• Complete DIRs and paperwork under higher-level guidance.
• Assist repairing broken/cracked parts, filling holes, and building up worn areas.
• Assist welding headers under supervision.
• Identify required gases for basic welding operations.
• Operate cold saw (band saw) and iron worker.
• Position and clamp metal components prior to welding.
• Assist with weld-cover installation on tanks.
• Assist with rework and initial inspection activities.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for an enthusiastic learner with strong safety habits, basic mechanical aptitude, and an interest in welding and fabrication.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to pass background check, drug test, and physical.
• Ability to operate an overhead crane (training provided).
• Ability to read or learn to read blueprints.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to identify basic welding wire types.
• Ability to perform weld tests and minor repairs with assistance.
• Ability to read a Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) with support.
• Must pass:
  • Fit & tacking test
  • 3G FCAW test within 90 days
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong safety awareness and PPE compliance.

Why Our Employees Join, Grow, and Stay

At Delta Star, you will find more than a job. You will join a team that values people, supports growth, and trusts you to make an impact. Whether you're on the shop floor, in the field, or in the office, you will work alongside talented people to solve meaningful challenges, power communities, and build a rewarding career. With opportunities to learn, advance, and contribute, plus a culture built on respect, teamwork, and work-life balance, Delta Star is a place where you can thrive for the long term

Benefits That Support You

We believe that a rewarding career starts with feeling supported both at work and at home. That's why we offer a competitive total rewards package designed to support your health, financial well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance. Eligible employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings programs, paid time off, life and disability protection, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, and additional voluntary benefits that help you and your family thrive.

Pay Transparency

We are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Compensation for this position will be determined within the posted salary range based on factors such as candidate qualifications, relevant experience, internal equity, market competitiveness, skills, and certifications. For union-represented roles, pay is established by the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement

Delta Star is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.