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Fabrication/Welding Lead

Valar Atomics
Location
Torrance, California, United States
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Manufacturing Operations
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 8+ years of professional welding/fabrication experience
  • 2+ years in a lead or supervisory role
  • AWS Certified Welder (or equivalent)
  • Strong GTAW (TIG) proficiency 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, and similar)
Nice to have
  • AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or equivalent
  • Experience welding or leading teams in nuclear, aerospace, or other highly regulated quality environments
  • Experience standing up welding processes, procedures, or a new production line from scratch
  • Familiarity with ASME Section IX / Section III code welding and NDE processes
  • Experience with production scheduling or ERP/MES systems
What the job really is

The Fabrication/Welding Lead at Valar Atomics will oversee the daily operations of the weld shop, managing a team of welders and fabricators. This role involves ensuring weld quality, safety standards, and production scheduling while mentoring team members and collaborating with engineering and quality teams. The position is hands-on and requires building processes and teams from the ground up in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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
Things to weigh
  • No specific information on the company's culture or team dynamics is provided.
  • The role requires significant hands-on involvement, which may not suit all candidates.
  • The salary range is provided, but it may vary based on experience and negotiation.
  • The position is in a startup environment, which can be unpredictable and fast-paced.
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