Senior Welder
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we should create headings exactly those strings if we have content. We need to decide which sections to include based on content.
We have content for:
- About the role: could include description of Valar Atomics, team, role summary. That's substantive.
- Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities list.
- Requirements: Could include Basic Qualifications? Or Requirements vs Qualifications? The instruction lists both Requirements and Qualifications as possible headings. We need to decide which to use. Usually Requirements = basic qualifications, Qualifications = preferred skills? But we have both Basic Qualifications and Preferred Skills and Experience. Could map Basic Qualifications to Requirements, and Preferred Skills and Experience to Qualifications or Skills. The instruction also includes Skills heading. Could use Skills for preferred skills. Let's think: We have Basic Qualifications (mandatory) and Preferred Skills and Experience (preferred). Could put Basic Qualifications under Requirements, Preferred Skills under Skills. Or we could combine both under Qualifications. But we have separate headings: Requirements, Qualifications, Skills. To avoid thin sections, we should combine where possible. Perhaps use Requirements for basic qualifications, Skills for preferred skills, and omit Qualifications if no distinct content. Or use Qualifications for basic qualifications and Skills for preferred. Let's see typical usage: Requirements often list mandatory qualifications; Qualifications sometimes list preferred; Skills list specific abilities. Since we have both basic and preferred, we could do:
- Requirements
with Basic Qualifications list.
- Skills
with Preferred Skills and Experience list.
We could also include a Qualifications
if we want to split basic vs preferred, but that may be thin. Better to follow instruction: prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So two sections: Requirements and Skills.
Now Benefits: We have "What We Offer" list: Competitive base salary, Equity ownership, Comprehensive medical benefits, Unlimited PTO, Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite, Generous PPE stipend, High-impact startup environment..., Opportunities for rapid career growth..., Direct collaboration..., The opportunity to help build... This is substantive. So Benefits section.
Pay: we have salary range: $35 USD - $50 USD. So Pay section.
Schedule: Not mentioned. So omit.
Now About the role: we need to include description of company, team, role summary. Let's extract:
About Valar Atomics: description paragraph.
The Team: description of Manufacturing organization, Fabrication/Weld Shop.
The Role: description of Senior Welder role.
We'll combine into About the role section.
We must not repeat job title as heading. So we won't have a heading for "Senior Welder". Just use About the role heading.
Now we need to output HTML fragment only, no /. Use headings, - for lists,
for prose.
We need to preserve all substantive information, not invent or summarize away detail. So we must keep all details from the sections we include.
Let's extract each piece.
About Valar Atomics paragraph:
"At Valar Atomics, we're redefining what's possible in energy. Our mission is to make clean, high-temperature nuclear power scalable—unlocking abundant energy for industry, hydrogen, and next-generation manufacturing. We are a team of builders, engineers, and operators who believe nuclear energy should be fast to deploy, factory-made, and built for the real world. Our first pilot plant in Orangeville, Utah will demonstrate how advanced nuclear systems and fuel fabrication can power the future. Joining Valar Atomics means becoming part of a company where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level."
The Team paragraph:
"As part of the Manufacturing organization, the Fabrication/Weld Shop produces complex structural and mechanical assemblies that meet demanding quality and performance requirements. The team combines skilled craftsmanship with disciplined manufacturing practices to support production."
The Role paragraph:
"Valar Atomics is looking for a Senior Welder to fabricate precision components for our modular nuclear reactor systems. You will perform high-integrity welds on pressure vessels, piping, and structural assemblies, working closely with engineering and quality teams to meet demanding nuclear-grade specifications. This is a hands-on shop-floor role critical to building first-of-a-kind hardware."
We'll combine these three paragraphs into About the role section, maybe as separate
elements.
Now Responsibilities: list:
- Perform GTAW/TIG, GMAW, and SMAW welds on carbon steel, stainless steel, and nickel alloys to nuclear-grade specifications.
- Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and engineering drawings for pressure vessels and structural assemblies.
- Perform in-process and final visual inspection of welds; coordinate with QC for NDE (dye penetrant, radiographic, ultrasonic) testing.
- Maintain and calibrate welding equipment; select correct filler metals, shielding gases, and parameters per WPS.
- Mentor junior welders and enforce shop safety, quality, and 5S standards on the floor.
- Document weld travelers, certifications, and non-conformances in accordance with quality management procedures.
We'll put each as
- .
Now Requirements (Basic Qualifications):
- 5+ years of professional welding experience in a manufacturing, aerospace, shipbuilding, or heavy industrial environment.
- AWS Certified Welder (or equivalent) with demonstrated proficiency in GTAW (TIG) on stainless steel and exotic alloys.
- Ability to read and work from complex engineering drawings, weld symbols, and WPS documentation.
- Experience with pressure vessel or code welding (ASME Section IX, B31.3, or similar) strongly preferred.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup manufacturing environment with evolving processes.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work in a shop-floor setting with appropriate PPE.
Note: "Experience with pressure vessel or code welding (ASME Section IX, B31.3, or similar) strongly preferred." This is a qualification but it's in Basic Qualifications; we keep as is.
Now Skills (Preferred Skills and Experience):
- Experience welding in nuclear, aerospace, or other highly regulated quality environments.
- Orbital welding experience for small-diameter precision tubing.
- Familiarity with ASME Section IX / Section III code welding and NDE processes.
- Prior experience standing up welding processes or procedures in a new manufacturing line.
- Forklift, overhead crane, or rigging certification.
Now Benefits (What We Offer):
- 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
Now Pay: we have "Salary: $35 USD - $50 USD". We'll put that in a
maybe.
We must not include boilerplate like Equal Employment Opportunity Statement, and the line about legal authorization. Also remove any duplicated lines. Ensure we don't include any navigation etc.
Now output HTML:
About the role
At Valar Atomics, we're redefining what's possible in energy. Our mission is to make clean, high-temperature nuclear power scalable—unlocking abundant energy for industry, hydrogen, and next-generation manufacturing. We are a team of builders, engineers, and operators who believe nuclear energy should be fast to deploy, factory-made, and built for the real world. Our first pilot plant in Orangeville, Utah will demonstrate how advanced nuclear systems and fuel fabrication can power the future. Joining Valar Atomics means becoming part of a company where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level.
As part of the Manufacturing organization, the Fabrication/Weld Shop produces complex structural and mechanical assemblies that meet demanding quality and performance requirements. The team combines skilled craftsmanship with disciplined manufacturing practices to support production.
Valar Atomics is looking for a Senior Welder to fabricate precision components for our modular nuclear reactor systems. You will perform high-integrity welds on pressure vessels, piping, and structural assemblies, working closely with engineering and quality teams to meet demanding nuclear-grade specifications. This is a hands-on shop-floor role critical to building first-of-a-kind hardware.
Responsibilities
- Perform GTAW/TIG, GMAW, and SMAW welds on carbon steel, stainless steel, and nickel alloys to nuclear-grade specifications.
- Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and engineering drawings for pressure vessels and structural assemblies.
- Perform in-process and final visual inspection of welds; coordinate with QC for NDE (dye penetrant, radiographic, ultrasonic) testing.
- Maintain and calibrate welding equipment; select correct filler metals, shielding gases, and parameters per WPS.
- Mentor junior welders and enforce shop safety, quality, and 5S standards on the floor.
- Document weld travelers, certifications, and non-conformances in accordance with quality management procedures.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional welding experience in a manufacturing, aerospace, shipbuilding, or heavy industrial environment.
- AWS Certified Welder (or equivalent) with demonstrated proficiency in GTAW (TIG) on stainless steel and exotic alloys.
- Ability to read and work from complex engineering drawings, weld symbols, and WPS documentation.
- Experience with pressure vessel or code welding (ASME Section IX, B31.3, or similar) strongly preferred.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup manufacturing environment with evolving processes.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work in a shop-floor setting with appropriate PPE.
Skills
- Experience welding in nuclear, aerospace, or other highly regulated quality environments.
- Orbital welding experience for small-diameter precision tubing.
- Familiarity with ASME Section IX / Section III code welding and NDE processes.
- Prior experience standing up welding processes or procedures in a new manufacturing line.
- Forklift, overhead crane, or rigging
- for lists,
for prose. We need to preserve all substantive information, not invent or summarize away detail. So we must keep all details from the sections we include. Let's extract each piece. About Valar Atomics paragraph: "At Valar Atomics, we're redefining what's possible in energy. Our mission is to make clean, high-temperature nuclear power scalable—unlocking abundant energy for industry, hydrogen, and next-generation manufacturing. We are a team of builders, engineers, and operators who believe nuclear energy should be fast to deploy, factory-made, and built for the real world. Our first pilot plant in Orangeville, Utah will demonstrate how advanced nuclear systems and fuel fabrication can power the future. Joining Valar Atomics means becoming part of a company where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level." The Team paragraph: "As part of the Manufacturing organization, the Fabrication/Weld Shop produces complex structural and mechanical assemblies that meet demanding quality and performance requirements. The team combines skilled craftsmanship with disciplined manufacturing practices to support production." The Role paragraph: "Valar Atomics is looking for a Senior Welder to fabricate precision components for our modular nuclear reactor systems. You will perform high-integrity welds on pressure vessels, piping, and structural assemblies, working closely with engineering and quality teams to meet demanding nuclear-grade specifications. This is a hands-on shop-floor role critical to building first-of-a-kind hardware." We'll combine these three paragraphs into About the role section, maybe as separate
elements. Now Responsibilities: list: - Perform GTAW/TIG, GMAW, and SMAW welds on carbon steel, stainless steel, and nickel alloys to nuclear-grade specifications. - Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and engineering drawings for pressure vessels and structural assemblies. - Perform in-process and final visual inspection of welds; coordinate with QC for NDE (dye penetrant, radiographic, ultrasonic) testing. - Maintain and calibrate welding equipment; select correct filler metals, shielding gases, and parameters per WPS. - Mentor junior welders and enforce shop safety, quality, and 5S standards on the floor. - Document weld travelers, certifications, and non-conformances in accordance with quality management procedures. We'll put each as
- .
Now Requirements (Basic Qualifications):
- 5+ years of professional welding experience in a manufacturing, aerospace, shipbuilding, or heavy industrial environment.
- AWS Certified Welder (or equivalent) with demonstrated proficiency in GTAW (TIG) on stainless steel and exotic alloys.
- Ability to read and work from complex engineering drawings, weld symbols, and WPS documentation.
- Experience with pressure vessel or code welding (ASME Section IX, B31.3, or similar) strongly preferred.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup manufacturing environment with evolving processes.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work in a shop-floor setting with appropriate PPE.
Note: "Experience with pressure vessel or code welding (ASME Section IX, B31.3, or similar) strongly preferred." This is a qualification but it's in Basic Qualifications; we keep as is.
Now Skills (Preferred Skills and Experience):
- Experience welding in nuclear, aerospace, or other highly regulated quality environments.
- Orbital welding experience for small-diameter precision tubing.
- Familiarity with ASME Section IX / Section III code welding and NDE processes.
- Prior experience standing up welding processes or procedures in a new manufacturing line.
- Forklift, overhead crane, or rigging certification.
Now Benefits (What We Offer):
- 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
Now Pay: we have "Salary: $35 USD - $50 USD". We'll put that in a
maybe. We must not include boilerplate like Equal Employment Opportunity Statement, and the line about legal authorization. Also remove any duplicated lines. Ensure we don't include any navigation etc. Now output HTML:
About the role
At Valar Atomics, we're redefining what's possible in energy. Our mission is to make clean, high-temperature nuclear power scalable—unlocking abundant energy for industry, hydrogen, and next-generation manufacturing. We are a team of builders, engineers, and operators who believe nuclear energy should be fast to deploy, factory-made, and built for the real world. Our first pilot plant in Orangeville, Utah will demonstrate how advanced nuclear systems and fuel fabrication can power the future. Joining Valar Atomics means becoming part of a company where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level.
As part of the Manufacturing organization, the Fabrication/Weld Shop produces complex structural and mechanical assemblies that meet demanding quality and performance requirements. The team combines skilled craftsmanship with disciplined manufacturing practices to support production.
Valar Atomics is looking for a Senior Welder to fabricate precision components for our modular nuclear reactor systems. You will perform high-integrity welds on pressure vessels, piping, and structural assemblies, working closely with engineering and quality teams to meet demanding nuclear-grade specifications. This is a hands-on shop-floor role critical to building first-of-a-kind hardware.
Responsibilities
- Perform GTAW/TIG, GMAW, and SMAW welds on carbon steel, stainless steel, and nickel alloys to nuclear-grade specifications.
- Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and engineering drawings for pressure vessels and structural assemblies.
- Perform in-process and final visual inspection of welds; coordinate with QC for NDE (dye penetrant, radiographic, ultrasonic) testing.
- Maintain and calibrate welding equipment; select correct filler metals, shielding gases, and parameters per WPS.
- Mentor junior welders and enforce shop safety, quality, and 5S standards on the floor.
- Document weld travelers, certifications, and non-conformances in accordance with quality management procedures.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional welding experience in a manufacturing, aerospace, shipbuilding, or heavy industrial environment.
- AWS Certified Welder (or equivalent) with demonstrated proficiency in GTAW (TIG) on stainless steel and exotic alloys.
- Ability to read and work from complex engineering drawings, weld symbols, and WPS documentation.
- Experience with pressure vessel or code welding (ASME Section IX, B31.3, or similar) strongly preferred.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup manufacturing environment with evolving processes.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work in a shop-floor setting with appropriate PPE.
Skills
- Experience welding in nuclear, aerospace, or other highly regulated quality environments.
- Orbital welding experience for small-diameter precision tubing.
- Familiarity with ASME Section IX / Section III code welding and NDE processes.
- Prior experience standing up welding processes or procedures in a new manufacturing line.
- Forklift, overhead crane, or rigging