Nuclear Welding & Materials Technician

Naval Nuclear Laboratory (FMP); West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 58,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary

401(k) Savings program

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Student Debt Benefit

EAP

Wellness Program

Job summary

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory seeks a skilled welder with a strong background in welding and cutting technologies to support joining tech development and procedure qualifications. You will work with gas tungsten arc, metal arc, laser, and other methods from engineering specs and drawings, maintaining precise records.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent with 2+ years of relevant experience, or an associate’s degree, journeyman papers, or Naval Nuclear Propulsion Operator

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Associate's degree in a related field; or Journeyman Papers in a related field; or Naval Nuclear Propulsion Operator qualification (or commercial nuclear equivalent).
• ASME qualifications in the 6G position for carbon steel, stainless steel, and Inconel.
• Training in welding technology and/or electrical training.

Responsibilities

• Operate basic material processing equipment such as band saw, cut-off wheel, die grinder, and drill press.
• Obtain and maintain specific qualifications necessary for assigned tasks (e.g., crane operator, electrical worker/lockout/tagout, environmental/waste handling).
• Work from engineering specs, drawings, sketches, welding procedures, and technical manuals.
• Prepare and maintain neat and accurate records as required.
• Work independently and use available resources to solve issues.
• Collaborate with technicians and engineers as part of a team.

Skills

Welding techniques

Reading engineering drawings

Record keeping

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree in related field

Journeyman Papers in related field

Naval Nuclear Propulsion Operator qualification

Tools

Band saw

Drill press

Welding equipment

Job description

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory seeks a skilled welder with a strong background in welding and cutting technologies to support joining tech development and procedure qualifications. You will work with gas tungsten arc, metal arc, laser, and other methods from engineering specs and drawings, maintaining precise records.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent with 2+ years of relevant experience, or an associate’s degree, journeyman papers, or Naval Nuclear Propulsion Operator