Nuclear Welder II — Lead Fabrication & Welding

Framatome; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Framatome in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a Welder II to join our onsite team. You will interpret blueprints, assemble and weld components, and ensure traceability and quality throughout fabrication.

The role requires at least 4 years of welding experience, completion of an apprenticeship or degree, and proficiency in MIG/TIG/Stick and flux-core welding; forklift certification is required. Join a mission-driven group delivering nuclear solutions across North America, with safety and continuous

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent education.
• Minimum of 4 years of related experience.
• Completion of a welding apprenticeship or a two-year welding technical degree.
• Experience with MIG, TIG, Stick and Flux-core Welding and Aluminum.
• Must be forklift certified.
• Knowledge of a variety of field concepts, practices and procedures.
• Knolwedge with welding and manual brazing operations.
• Ability to qualify in mig, stick and tig welding as well as G6 restricted welding processes.
• Ability to read and interpret weld blueprints, procedures, design drawing requirements, etc.
• Good communication skills to comprehend, follow direction and convey detailed technical data.
• Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships; work collaboratively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints and work from process sheets, procedures, standards, travelers, CETL, and written and verbal instructions.
• Review weld drawings and procedures.
• Receive and maintain identity of released components.
• Lead shop fabrication tasks and specialty welding processes, as directed.
• Perform welding on NSS components and maintenance/repair related activities at nuclear sites.
• Inspect welds as weld supervisor apprentice.
• May be directed by management to support other business units and may include travel to nuclear sites.
• Play an active role in creating a safe and healthy workplace and comply with all applicable safety and health rules.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Stick welding

Flux-core welding

Aluminum welding

Forklift certified

Blueprint reading

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Welding apprenticeship or 2-year welding degree

Job description

Framatome in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a Welder II to join our onsite team. You will interpret blueprints, assemble and weld components, and ensure traceability and quality throughout fabrication.

The role requires at least 4 years of welding experience, completion of an apprenticeship or degree, and proficiency in MIG/TIG/Stick and flux-core welding; forklift certification is required. Join a mission-driven group delivering nuclear solutions across North America, with safety and continuous