Welding Technician – Advanced Metal Joining (G-code/CAM)

Naval Nuclear Laboratory (FMP); Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary

401(k) Savings program

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Parental Leave

Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory seeks a Welding Technician to support the Welding Laboratory’s fabrication of laboratory-scale test articles. The role involves executing metal joining operations including electron beam welding and automated GTAW, with opportunities for mechanized and manual welding, and interfacing with sponsors through pre‑job briefs and documentation.

The ideal candidate has relevant experience with G-code and CAM programming, strong communication, and the ability to work in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 4+ years relevant experience, or Associate degree with 2+ years, or Journeyman papers with 2+ years, or Naval Nuclear Propulsion Operator qualification with 2+ years, or Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Support Welding Laboratory operations by fabricating laboratory-scale test articles using electron beam welding and automated GTAW.
• May perform limited mechanized and manual welding as needed.
• Interface with work sponsors through job scoping meetings, pre-job briefs, and required documentation.

Skills

G-code

CAM programming

Welding

Mechanized welding

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree in related field

Journeyman papers in related field

Naval Nuclear Propulsion Operator qualification

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory seeks a Welding Technician to support the Welding Laboratory’s fabrication of laboratory-scale test articles. The role involves executing metal joining operations including electron beam welding and automated GTAW, with opportunities for mechanized and manual welding, and interfacing with sponsors through pre‑job briefs and documentation.

The ideal candidate has relevant experience with G-code and CAM programming, strong communication, and the ability to work in a