Welding/Dimensional Inspector I
About The Position
Valar Atomics is redefining energy with a mission to make clean, high-temperature nuclear power scalable. They are a team of builders, engineers, and operators focused on fast-to-deploy, factory-made nuclear systems. Their first pilot plant in Orangeville, Utah, will demonstrate advanced nuclear systems and fuel fabrication. Joining Valar Atomics offers autonomy, ownership, and impact at every level. The Manufacturing organization within Valar Atomics transforms engineering designs into high-quality products through precision manufacturing, disciplined execution, and continuous improvement, developing scalable production capabilities to support advanced nuclear technology commercialization. The Welding/Dimensional Inspector I will support the weld shop and fabrication operations by performing visual weld and dimensional inspections, documenting results, and collaborating with welding, engineering, and quality personnel to ensure fabricated components meet drawings, specifications, and acceptance criteria. The ideal candidate will have hands-on welding inspection experience, knowledge of AWS and ASME requirements, and experience with precision measuring and weld inspection instruments.
Requirements
- AWS QC1 Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or Certified Associate Welding Inspector (CAWI) preferred.
- Experience working with applicable AWS and ASME welding requirements/codes.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, welding inspection, fabrication inspection, or a related field.
- Experience performing visual weld inspections and identifying weld discontinuities or defects.
- Strong understanding of welding and fabrication processes.
- Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, weld symbols, dimensions, and tolerances.
- Proficiency using precision inspection equipment, including: Weld gauges, Calipers, Micrometers, Tape measures, Protractors, Lasers and other dimensional inspection tools.
- Ability to accurately document inspection results and generate clear reports.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with welders, supervisors, engineers, and other quality personnel.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a weld shop, fabrication, manufacturing, or heavy industrial environment.
- Experience inspecting fabricated assemblies for both weld quality and dimensional compliance.
- Familiarity with weld repair, reinspection, and nonconformance processes.
- Understanding of inspection documentation and quality record requirements.
Responsibilities
- Perform pre-weld, in-process and post weld visual weld inspections using weld gauges and other inspection instruments.
- Inspect welds for compliance with applicable drawings, codes, standards, specifications, procedures, and acceptance criteria.
- Clearly document inspection findings and maintain accurate inspection records.
- Identify and document rejected or nonconforming welds, components or materials.
- Work directly with welding personnel to ensure rejected welds are properly repaired and reinspected.
- Document completed welds that meet applicable acceptance requirements.
- Perform dimensional inspections using tape measures, calipers, micrometers, protractors, lasers, and other precision measuring equipment.
- Verify dimensions, tolerances, alignment, and overall fabrication accuracy against engineering drawings and specifications.
- Document acceptable dimensional inspection results and maintain traceable inspection records.
- Assist welding and fabrication personnel in resolving welding, dimensional, and fabrication issues.
- Interface with Engineering and Quality personnel when clarification or technical support is required.
- Generate clear, accurate, and concise inspection reports.
- Report directly to the Weld Shop Supervisor and Welding Engineer.
- Maintain a strong focus on quality, safety, accuracy, and workmanship.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company
- Comprehensive medical benefits
- Unlimited PTO
- Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite
- Generous PPE stipend
- High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy
- Opportunities for rapid career growth and internal advancement
- Direct collaboration with experienced operators, engineers, and industry leaders
- The opportunity to help build and scale transformative energy technology from the ground up
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
