Senior Welder - Nuclear-Grade Vessels & Piping

SST Direct; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Flexible Time off

Job summary

SST Direct in Torrance, CA is seeking a Senior Welder to fabricate precision components for modular nuclear reactor systems. You will perform high-integrity welds on pressure vessels, piping, and structural assemblies to nuclear-grade specifications.

The role requires reading complex drawings, welding symbols, and WPS, with the ability to coordinate NDE testing and maintain welding equipment. You will mentor junior welders in a fast-paced startup environment while upholding safety and quality

Qualifications

• 5+ years welding experience in manufacturing, aerospace, shipbuilding or heavy industry.
• AWS Certified Welder or equivalent with GTAW on stainless/exotic alloys.
• Ability to read complex drawings, weld symbols, and WPS.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

GTAW TIG welding

GMAW welding

SMAW welding

ASME IX / B31.3

Welding inspection (NDE)

Read blueprints/drawings

AWS Certified Welder

Tools

Welding equipment

WPS documentation

Job description

SST Direct in Torrance, CA is seeking a Senior Welder to fabricate precision components for modular nuclear reactor systems. You will perform high-integrity welds on pressure vessels, piping, and structural assemblies to nuclear-grade specifications.

The role requires reading complex drawings, welding symbols, and WPS, with the ability to coordinate NDE testing and maintain welding equipment. You will mentor junior welders in a fast-paced startup environment while upholding safety and quality