Lead Production Welder

Commonwealth Fusion Systems•Devens, MA

1d•$30 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Production Welder at Commonwealth Fusion Systems is responsible for leading a highly skilled and efficient team welding the worldâs strongest high temperature superconducting magnets and assemblies for integration into CFS fusion devices. The role is responsible for continuously improving production welding tasks, maintaining schedules with resourcing, and assuring quality requirements are met per documentation. The welding team is a hands-on build team working with mechanical, electrical, magnetic, cryogenic, pressure, vacuum, and pneumatic systems.

Requirements

High school Diploma
5+ years experience as a welder and/or welding operator in a manufacturing environment or on large structural systems and tooling
Understanding of weld drawings, symbols, terminology, and specifications
Familiarity with welding standards, including ASME BPVC Sec IX, ASME B31.1, AWS D1.1
Knowledge of safety requirements and practices, particularly as they relate to joining applications
Familiarity with welding, brazing, cutting equipment, theory, and application
Familiarity with Welding Inspection techniques, including visual inspection (VT), X-ray inspection (RT), dye penetrant (PT), ultrasonic inspection (UT), and magnetic particle testing (MT)
Familiarity working with stainless steel, aluminum, copper, refractory and nickel based alloys
Knowledge of Base Material and Welding Materials, including a basic understanding of welding metallurgy, weldability characteristics of base and filler metals
Proficiency with GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, FCAW processes and semi-automatic, mechanized and robotic equipment
Ability to obtain professional certifications such as AWS Certified Welding Inspector
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

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of material testing methods and material specifications
Experience with LBW, OTW, brazing, soldering, and automated welding processes
Previous experience in a welding supervisory or management position
Strong problem solving skills, ability to approach new problems with creativity
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, technical staff, and others

Responsibilities

Support production welding operations including coordinating welding operations, maintaining welder continuity, supporting first encounters, planning and execution of weld repairs, and process improvement projects
Advise and monitor welder safety
Provide weldability/manufacturability feedback to engineers for drawings, weld geometries, and tool access
Train & certify welders to meet Production needs, provide technical guidance, and maintain records of welder certification
Review and prepare welding instructions to ensure welders are familiar with the requirements and equipped to meet them
Define and standardize welding best practices across CFS Production
Implement welder feedback into welding procedures and work instructions
Standardize and manage weld consumables, production weld equipment