Senior Welder

Sensata Technologies; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus ($2000)

Health Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

PTO & Holidays

Flexible Hours

Job summary

Sensata Technologies, as owner of Dynapower, seeks an experienced welder with MIL-SPEC or NAVSEA certification to join the team in Vermont. This full-time role focuses on precision MIG/TIG welding for military and naval specifications, working from drawings and WPS.

The position offers $28-$36 per hour, a $2000 signing bonus, and benefits from Day 1, including health, retirement, and more. Flexible hours accommodate production needs while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Current MIL-SPEC welding certification or NAVSEA welder qualification.
• Experience with military/naval welding procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and welding symbols.
• Knowledge of industry safety standards and practices, with a proven track record of adhering to safety guidelines.
• Experience with non-destructive testing (NDT) procedures preferred.
• Familiarity with quality control documentation and traceability requirements preferred.
• Previous work in shipbuilding, defense, or aerospace industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG and TIG welding operations in accordance with MIL-SPEC and NAVSEA standards.
• Maintain accurate welding records and documentation.
• Conduct visual inspections of completed welds.
• Work from engineering drawings and welding procedure specifications (WPS).
• Work closely with team members, engineers, and production supervisors to optimize workflow and improve production processes.
• Put safety first, all day every day.

Skills

MIL-SPEC/NAVSEA welding

Reading blueprints and welding symbols

Safety compliance

Job description

Dynapower is seeking an experienced welder with MIL-SPEC or NAVSEA certification to join our team. This position requires precision welding on critical applications meeting military and naval specifications. This is a full‑time position with flexible hours, $28-36 per hour start rates, a $2000 signing bonus, and all benefits starting on Day 1!

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG and TIG welding operations in accordance with MIL-SPEC and NAVSEA standards.
• Maintain accurate welding records and documentation.
• Conduct visual inspections of completed welds.
• Work from engineering drawings and welding procedure specifications (WPS).
• Work closely with team members, engineers, and production supervisors to optimize workflow and improve production processes.
• Put safety first, all day every day.

Qualifications

• Current MIL-SPEC welding certification or NAVSEA welder qualification.
• Demonstrated experience with military/naval specification welding procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and welding symbols.
• Knowledge of industry safety standards and practices, with a proven track record of adhering to safety guidelines.
• Experience with non‑destructive testing (NDT) procedures preferred.
• Familiarity with quality control documentation and traceability requirements preferred.
• Previous work in shipbuilding, defense, or aerospace industries preferred.

What We Do At Dynapower, we’ve been helping solve some of the toughest power conversion challenges on the planet for over 60 years. Our work is transformative, and the results move us toward a greener future, one project at a time — whether it’s creating clean drinking water, turning trash into energy, or generating hydrogen to fuel zero‑emission vehicles. As a Sensata Technologies company, we share a robust mission alignment to advance technological innovation and drive sustainable solutions for a rapidly evolving world. Dynapower’s expertise in energy storage, power electronics, and renewable energy integration complements Sensata Technologies’ proficiency in sensor and control systems. Our mutual commitment underscores our dedication to addressing global challenges and creating a positive impact on the environment and society, ultimately shaping a more sustainable future for generations to come.

What's In It For You

The pay range for this role is $28 to $36 per hour. Your final compensation will depend on your level of experience in similar roles. In addition to these competitive wages, you’ll also get to enjoy numerous benefits starting on your first day.

• $2000 Sign‑on Bonus - $500 upon hire, $500 at 90‑days, $1000 at 1 year
• Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• 401k Retirement Plan with Employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life Insurance & Short- and Long‑Term Disability
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays & Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Hours

Work Environment

This is a full‑time, non‑exempt position scheduled from Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. We have flexible hours so you can start anytime between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. – an 8‑hour shift plus 30 min. lunchbreak will have you finish your day between 2.30 p.m. and 4.30 p.m. This position works in a manufacturing production environment. This role routinely uses standard personal protective equipment such as required Safety Glasses and Safety shoes, as well as head and hearing protection and gloves, as required.

Physical Demands

• Constantly move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. Specific abilities required by the job include positioning oneself to lift or move objects weighing to 40 pounds, pushing and pulling objects with up to 200 pounds.
• Specific abilities required by this job include prolonged standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing and frequently pinching and/or gripping.
• Frequent observe, detect, discern, and convey information. Specific abilities required by this job include near, far and color vision acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Requires good manual dexterity and coordination, and stamina. Specific abilities required by this job include the frequent requirement of overtime work.
• *This position requires eligibility to obtain authorization under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non‑US Persons, as defined in the ITAR and EAR, may not be eligible to obtain authorization.

Note to applicants for positions in the United States: Sensata Technologies, Inc. (US) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Sensata Technologies, Inc. (US) participates in E‑Verify.

If you are an individual who requires a reasonable accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which you applied, please make a request to the recruiter or contact [e-mail].

We are dedicated to ensuring our employees feel a sense of belonging and respect every day. We believe that every individual has unique insights that others can learn from. Working at Sensata means you can bring your whole self to the table. Our goal is to achieve fair representation of women, minorities, veterans, people with disabilities, and all types of diversity among all levels in our organization.