Fabricator - Pipe Spools

About the role

Kairos Power is seeking a highly motivated fabricator with expertise relevant to fabrication of piping systems. This role involves contributing to the successful completion of piping systems for various systems of our reactors, requiring both in-position and out-of-position welding.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble piping systems to meet engineering and print specifications.
• Perform high-quality TIG and orbital welding on a variety of materials and pipe schedules.
• Interpret and work from isometric drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Provide fast turn-around prototypes for engineering development and testing.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering teams to problem solve fabrication issues and execute work requests.
• Propose optimal/innovative fabrication techniques for given jobs.
• Participate as a team member on large-scale fabrication projects, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.
• Fabricate piping systems to meet print requirements.
• Conduct training occasionally on machine capability and best practices to enhance fabrication of piping systems.
• Maintain current welding certifications and documentation in accordance to company and ASME standards.
• Ensure all work complies with applicable safety standards, procedures, and codes.
• Maintain equipment, tools, and the fabrication workspace in safe and reliable condition.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and 3+ years related experience and/or training
• 1-3 years working in a fabrication/welding shop desired
• GTAW experience involving variety of materials including tubing to schedule 160 pipe
• Ability to pass 6G super coupon weld certification
• Experience with manual tools required
• Experience with Manual machining (Lathe and Mill) desired
• Experience with 3D CAD software desired
• Experience working with Stainless material and vessel fabrication desired

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
• Ability to read and understand isometric drawings for piping
• Ability to work with highly collaborative team
• Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
• Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others
• Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge
• Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues

Physical Demands

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, scissor lifts, articulated boom lifts and the like
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 50 pounds in all directions
• Communicating with others to exchange information
• Operating motor vehicles, heavy equipment or machinery
• Using hand tools
• Repetitive assembly operations of manufacturing test fixtures and test setups in collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams

Environmental Conditions

• Low temperatures
• High temperatures
• Outdoor environment or elements such as precipitation and wind
• Noisy environments
• Small and/or enclosed spaces
• Odors or fumes from chemicals or chemical reactions
• Elevated heights

Safety and PPE

• Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs
• Manipulating, cleaning and disposal of hazardous materials
• Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions
• Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes, etc.

About our Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package, medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents, paid vacation, 401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA).

Kairos Power is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities where we do business. We are an equal opportunity employer and actively welcome people of different experiences, abilities, and perspectives.

Note: You are applying for a position that is located in a facility that handles information that is subject to export control restrictions by the Department of Energy under 10 CFR Part 810. To work in this facility, you need to be authorized by the Department of Energy to access Part 810-controlled information.