Welder - Differential Pay for Weekend & Night Shifts

Commonwealth Fusion Systems LLC; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with equity

13 Company-wide Holidays

Flexible vacation days

10 sick days

Generous parental leave policy

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Professional growth opportunities

Team-building activities

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems in Devens, MA is seeking a Production Welder to perform in-house welding for cutting-edge high-field superconducting magnets and to work with weekend and night shift differentials. The role requires extensive experience with large structural welds and strict attention to detail.

You will read technical drawings, set up welding processes, and weld stainless steel and copper using GMAW, GTAW, and SMAW.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience as a welder on large structural systems and tooling.
• Experience welding stainless steel.
• Experience using GTAW process to weld copper.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.

Responsibilities

• Weld and inspect large metallic structures and tooling within timelines and budgets.
• Set up welding processes per specifications, selecting correct equipment.
• Read drawings and plan layout with detailed measurements.
• Cut and join material.
• Perform hand welding or semi-automated welding; use advanced welding when needed.
• Weld components in vertical, flat, and overhead positions.
• Provide manufacturability feedback to design engineers for weld geometries and material selection.
• Conduct welding equipment qualification trials.
• Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing discrepancies; focus on continuous improvement.
• Follow safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Read drawings

Weld to spec

Manufacturing processes

Attention to detail

Education

Welding certification (GMAW/GTAW/SMAW)

Tools

GMAW

GTAW

SMAW

Copper welding (GTAW)

Stainless steel welding

Electron beam welding

Laser welding

Job description

Welder - Differential Pay for Weekend & Night ShiftsDevens, MACorporate Operations – Operations - Manufacturing /Full-time /On-site

About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy. Combining decades of research, top talent, and new technologies, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And we're working with policymakers, suppliers, and many others to build the energy industry of the future. We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised $4 billion of capital, making us the largest and leading fusion company in the world. Now we’re looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People who’ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team. If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you. Join the power movement as a Production Welder

Shift Pay Differentials

• Weekday second shift (Monday-Friday, 2 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.): 10%
• Weekday third shift (Monday–Friday, 10 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.): 15%
• Weekend first shift (Friday, Saturday, Sunday 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.): 15%
• Weekend second shift (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 6 p.m. – 6 a.m.): 30%

This individual is responsible for performing manufacturing in-house welding work for cutting edge high-field superconducting magnets.

What you’ll do:

• Weld and inspect large metallic structures and tooling within specified timelines and budgets
• Set up welding processes as per specifications, incl. determining the correct equipment to use and methods based on the requirements
• Read and analyze drawings and take detailed measurements to plan the project layout
• Cut and join material
• Perform hand welding or semi-automated welding. Utilize advanced forms of welding when needed.
• Weld components in vertical, flat, and overhead positions
• Provide manufacturability feedback to design engineers for weld geometries and material selection
• Perform welding equipment qualification trials
• Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing discrepancies with a focus on continuous improvement
• Follow safety procedures at all times

What we’re looking for:

Documented Training or Certification in most of the following:

• Blueprint Reading and Fabrication, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
• 5+ years' experience as a welder on large structural systems and tooling
• Experience with large metallic structures and manufacturing processes related to welding
• Experience in producing welds to pass industry standard requirements
• Experience welding stainless steel
• Experience using GTAW process to weld copper

Bonus points for:

• Experience in welding for pressure vessel, aerospace, and/or nuclear applications
• GTAW, GMAW, SMAW, Electron Beam and Laser Welding Experience
• Experience operating mechanized or automated welding equipment
• The ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documentation
• Excellent attention to detail
• Knowledge of various forms of welding equipment and procedures
• The capacity to work unsupervised
• A detailed understanding of mathematical and numerical data and calculations
• Project and time management

Must-have requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly
• Perform activities such as stooping, typing, standing, and sitting for extended periods of time
• Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics
• Willingness to travel occasionally or do required nights/weekends/on-call

Salary range for this full-time position + equity + benefits. The actual salary will depend on level, location, qualifications, and experience. The range displayed on each job posting reflects new hire salaries for the position across all US locations.

Benefits include:

• Competitive compensation with equity
• 13 Company-wide Holidays
• Flexible vacation days
• 10 sick days
• Generous parental leave policy
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Professional growth opportunities
• Team-building activities

#CFS-NE At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges. We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law.

This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws"). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.