Nuclear Weld Shop Lead: Build & Mentor Fabrication

Valar Atomics; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership

Unlimited PTO

Free onsite meals (lunch/dinner)

PPE stipend

Career growth

Job summary

Valar Atomics in the United States seeks a Fabrication/Welding Lead to run day-to-day operations on the weld shop floor and mentor a growing team of welders and fabricators. You will own production scheduling, weld quality, and safety standards for components used in modular nuclear reactor systems.

This hands-on leadership role involves building both the team and the process from the ground up, partnering with engineering and quality to ensure nuclear-grade fabrication from drawings to

Qualifications

• 8+ years welding/fabrication experience, with 2+ years in lead/supervisory role.
• AWS Certified Welder or equivalent, strong GTAW on stainless steel and exotic alloys.
• Ability to read complex drawings, weld symbols, and WPS documentation.
• Experience with pressure vessel or code welding (ASME IX, B31.3).
• Proven track record leading, training, or mentoring a team of welders/fabricators.
• Startup manufacturing pace experience with evolving processes.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand long periods in shop setting with PPE.

Responsibilities

• Perform TIG, MIG, FCAW, Stick and TIG orbital welds to nuclear-grade specs.
• Lead, schedule and mentor welders/fabricators on daily production.
• Own weld quality standards, review/approve WPS, troubleshoot issues on floor.
• Translate drawings/specifications into repeatable fabrication processes.
• Coordinate priorities with Manufacturing Manager to hit build schedules.
• Champion shop safety, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Hire/train develop welding team; conduct performance reviews.
• Maintain weld travelers, certifications and non-conformances per procedures.

Skills

GTAW (TIG)

GMAW (MIG)

FCAW

SMAW

Leadership

Blueprints & WPS

ASME Code welding

Regulated environment

Equipment safety

Tools

ERP/MES systems

Job description

Valar Atomics in the United States seeks a Fabrication/Welding Lead to run day-to-day operations on the weld shop floor and mentor a growing team of welders and fabricators. You will own production scheduling, weld quality, and safety standards for components used in modular nuclear reactor systems.

This hands-on leadership role involves building both the team and the process from the ground up, partnering with engineering and quality to ensure nuclear-grade fabrication from drawings to