Senior Welder

Superior Skilled Trades; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Flexible Time off

Job summary

Superior Skilled Trades is seeking an experienced Welder in Torrance, CA, to perform GTAW/TIG, GMAW, and SMAW welds to nuclear-grade specifications. The role reads and interprets complex drawings and weld symbols for pressure vessels and structural assemblies.

You will inspect welds, coordinate with QC for NDE testing, and maintain welding equipment per WPS. The position offers a full-time, direct placement with comprehensive benefits and a steady shift Mon-Fri.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional welding experience in manufacturing, aerospace, shipbuilding, or heavy industry.
• AWS Certified Welder with GTAW (TIG) on stainless steel and exotic alloys.
• Ability to read complex drawings, weld symbols, and WPS docs.
• Experience with pressure vessels or code welding (ASME IX / B31.3) preferred.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Safety and quality focus; 5S on the floor.

Responsibilities

• Perform GTAW/TIG, GMAW, and SMAW welds on carbon steel, stainless steel, and nickel alloys to nuclear-grade specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and engineering drawings for pressure vessels and structural assemblies.
• Perform in-process and final visual inspection of welds; coordinate with QC for NDE testing.
• Maintain and calibrate welding equipment; select correct filler metals, shielding gases, and parameters per WPS.
• Mentor junior welders and enforce shop safety, quality, and 5S standards on the floor.

Skills

GTAW/TIG

GMAW

SMAW

Blueprint reading

WPS interpretation

NDE coordination

Job description

Location: Torrance, CA

Salary: Up to $60/h depending on level of experience

Shift: Mon-Fri from 8 am to 5 pm

Comprehensive benefit: 401(k), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Retirement plan, Vision insurance, Flexible Time off and more!

Employment type: Full-time, Direct Placement

Key Responsibilities for Welder

• Perform GTAW/TIG, GMAW, and SMAW welds on carbon steel, stainless steel, and nickel alloys to nuclear-grade specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and engineering drawings for pressure vessels and structural assemblies.
• Perform in-process and final visual inspection of welds; coordinate with QC for NDE (dye penetrant, radiographic, ultrasonic) testing.
• Maintain and calibrate welding equipment; select correct filler metals, shielding gases, and parameters per WPS.
• Mentor junior welders and enforce shop safety, quality, and 5S standards on the floor.

Basic Qualifications for Welder

• 5+ years of professional welding experience in a manufacturing, aerospace, shipbuilding, or heavy industrial environment.
• AWS Certified Welder (or equivalent) with demonstrated proficiency in GTAW (TIG) on stainless steel and exotic alloys.
• Ability to read and work from complex engineering drawings, weld symbols, and WPS documentation.
• Experience with pressure vessel or code welding (ASME Section IX, B31.3, or similar) strongly preferred.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup manufacturing environment with evolving processes.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work in a shop-floor setting with appropriate PPE.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience welding in nuclear, aerospace, or other highly regulated quality environments.
• Orbital welding experience for small-diameter precision tubing.
• Familiarity with ASME Section IX / Section III code welding and NDE processes.
• Prior experience standing up welding processes or procedures in a new manufacturing line.
• Forklift, overhead crane, or rigging certification