Welder I

About the role

Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet’s greatest challenges. In this role, you will shape the future of clean energy and make a long-lasting global impact through engaging and challenging projects that deliver innovative solutions and value-added technologies, helping power more than 38 million North American homes.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand drawings.
• Perform MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-core, and Aluminum welding.
• Receive and maintain identity of released components.
• Receive, store, and maintain identity/traceability of weld and weld wire.
• Devise and set up tooling and fixtures to produce acceptable products, manually or with material handling equipment, under the direction of senior welders.
• Comply with all plant work rules, regulations, and specific instructions.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area; assist in performing maintenance of the work area.
• Perform shop fabrication tasks and welding processes under the direction of senior welders.
• Perform maintenance/repair activities at nuclear sites.
• Handle hazardous materials properly.
• Perform rigging and material handling.
• Support other business units as directed by management, 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.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent education.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of field concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Experience with welding and manual brazing operations.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, procedures, and standards.
• Ability to work from process sheets, procedures, travelers, CETL, and written/verbal instructions from senior welders.
• Basic communication skills to comprehend, follow directions, and convey detailed technical data.
• Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships and work collaboratively in a team environment.

Pay

Salary: $27.60 - $36.20 per hour. The base salary range is a guideline; individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. May also include annual incentives and performance bonuses.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Multiple medical plan options, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, long- and short-term disability, and optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life).
• Retirement: 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.
• Extra Perks: Lifestyle spending account, employer-paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.

About Framatome

Framatome has been shaping the future of nuclear energy in the U.S. for more than 60 years. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, Framatome Inc. employs more than 2,400 people across North America, supporting nearly every nuclear plant in the nation. From facilities in Virginia, Washington, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and beyond, Framatome delivers outage services, advanced nuclear fuel technologies, and next-gen reactor innovations.

At Framatome, you will join a global team committed to creating reliable, carbon-free energy. Here, you can solve complex nuclear challenges that directly impact the climate, build your career through technical fellowships and leadership roles, and do your best work in a culture that values safety, innovation, and well-being.