Welder I (Night)

Delta Star • Lynchburg, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Delta Star Inc. is seeking a motivated and safety-driven Welder I to support welding and fabrication activities under the guidance of higher-level welders. If you’re eager to build foundational welding skills, learn blueprint reading, and contribute to high-quality transformer manufacturing, we want to hear from you! As a Welder I, you’ll assist experienced welders with basic fabrication tasks, material preparation, and component positioning. You’ll learn welding processes, equipment operation, and documentation requirements—all while supporting a clean, safe, and efficient work environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to pass a background check, drug test, and physical.
• Ability to operate an overhead crane (training provided).
• Ability to read or learn to read blueprints.
• Ability to identify welding wire types.
• Ability to perform weld tests and minor repairs with assistance.
• Ability to read a Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) with support.
• Must pass the following tests: 3G FCAW, 1G SMAW with E7018.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong safety awareness and commitment to PPE compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist experienced welders with basic fabrication tasks, material preparation, and component positioning.
• Learn welding processes, equipment operation, and documentation requirements.
• Support a clean, safe, and efficient work environment.
• Read blueprints with support.
• Prepare materials for welding.
• Clean spatter and slag.
• Help position and clamp components.
• Assist with brazing and arc-welding tasks.
• Operate cranes under supervision.
• Complete basic cutting and grinding work.
• Document work properly.
• Support rework or inspections as needed.
• Read blueprints, lay out materials, and assist with welding assignments under guidance.
• Clean refuse, spatter, slag, and tack marks.
• Use an assigned stencil to properly label work and components.
• Assist in welding using various welder types and materials.
• Support brazing and arc-welding processes.
• Operate an overhead crane under supervision; set up the pendant and assist with rigging.
• Perform thermal cutting, grinding, and related tasks.
• Complete DIRs and required paperwork with support.
• Assist with repairs on broken or cracked parts and build up worn areas.
• Assist welding headers under supervision.
• Identify required gases for basic welding operations.
• Operate cold saw (band saw) and iron worker.
• Position and clamp metal components for welding.
• Assist with weld-cover installation on tanks.
• Support rework and initial inspection activities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family.
• Medical coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Life coverage.
• Disability coverage.
• Employer contributions to retirement plans.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Corporate bonus plan.
• Paid time off.
• Sick pay.
• Floating holidays.
• Access to programs such as flexible spending accounts or similar consumer benefits.
• Education assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees