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Senior Welder

SST Direct


Job Location:

Torrance, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 60 - 60
Posted: 29 September 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are looking for a Senior Welder to fabricate precision components for our modular nuclear reactor systems. You will perform high-integrity welds on pressure vessels piping and structural assemblies working closely with engineering and quality teams to meet demanding nuclear-grade specifications.

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

If you are interested in learning more about this role please submit your resume for immediate consideration!
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Required Experience:

Senior IC


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