Welder

Framatome USA • Lynchburg, VA

403d • $49,920 - $64,002

About The Position

This full-time Welder position at Framatome in Lynchburg, VA, focuses on delivering clean, safe energy and advancing nuclear technology. The role involves working with an innovative team to perform welding tasks, maintain equipment, and ensure compliance with safety regulations, contributing to the future of low-carbon energy.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; advanced degree in similar fields is a plus.
• At least 2 years of experience in welding or a related field.
• Proficiency in MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux-core welding, including Aluminum welding.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ASME code welding.
• Familiarity with safety and health regulations in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Work from process sheets, procedures, standards, route cards, CETL, and written and verbal instructions.
• Receive and maintain identity of released components.
• Store and maintain identity/traceability of weld and weld wire.
• Devise and set up tooling and fixtures as needed to produce acceptable products.
• Comply with all plant work rules, regulations, and specific instructions.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and assist in performing maintenance of the work area.
• Ensure proper functioning of equipment and maintain all tooling and equipment according to standard shop practices.
• Perform shop fabrication tasks and welding processes as directed.
• Conduct maintenance/repair activities at nuclear sites.
• Properly handle hazardous materials.
• Perform rigging and material handling tasks.
• Support other business units during lull periods of production, which may include travel to nuclear sites.
• Play an active role in creating a safe and healthy workplace and comply with all applicable safety and health rules.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plans
• Dental and vision plans
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance
• Long- and short-term disability insurance
• Optional plans including dependent life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Retirement savings plans (401k) with employer match
• Paid time off including up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 days of sick leave, and 13 paid holidays
• Education reimbursement
• Adoption assistance
• Employee assistance programs
• Opportunities for professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Repair and Maintenance
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees