Welder I (Night)

Delta Star•Lynchburg, VA

8d•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.
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.