The Nuclear Company

Turbine Diaphragm Welder

Mount Holly, North Carolina · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$35k-$38kDetected 9 days ago

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About the role

The Turbine Diaphragm Welder will be responsible for the repair, fabrication, and refurbishment of steam turbine diaphragms and related components used in power generation facilities.
ONSITE ROLE: This position is based on site at the Lark facility in Mount Holly, North Carolina.

Perform TIG (GTAW) and other welding processes on steam turbine diaphragms, including nozzle repair, partition weld refurbishment, and structural weld repairs on inner and outer rings
Set up, operate, and maintain welding equipment including TIG/MIG machines, grinders, and plasma cutting torches
Collaborate with engineers, machinists, and quality personnel to plan repair sequences and prioritize workload
Document work completed including weld records, traveler sheets, and quality inspection reports
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with all facility safety policies and applicable regulations
Knowledge of steam turbine diaphragm construction styles including spacer-band, fillet fabrication, and mechanically assembled designs
Strong attention to detail with the ability to perform close-tolerance work consistently
The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing AI tech-enabled startup in the nuclear and energy space, pioneering a fleet-scale approach to building the next generation of nuclear reactors.
Through our design-once, build-many model, we're accelerating the deployment of safe, reliable, and affordable nuclear energy.
We hire people who are driven by purpose, thrive in ambiguity, and are energized by building what has never been built before.

Perform pre- and post-weld heat treatment as required per engineering specifications
Experience / Required Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of experience in precision or industrial welding, preferably in power generation, turbine repair, or heavy manufacturing
Proficiency in TIG (GTAW) welding on stainless steel, Inconel, and alloy materials is required
This is a highly specialized position requiring precision welding expertise and a strong working knowledge of steam turbine internals

AWS (American Welding Society) certification or equivalent
Experience with post-weld heat treatment (PWHT) procedures
Prior work in a nuclear, fossil, or combined-cycle power plant maintenance environment
Experience with MIG (GMAW), plasma cutting, and oxy-acetylene processes
High school diploma or equivalent
completion of a welding program or apprenticeship preferred

Competitive pay: $35-$38/hour, based on experience
We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, and termination.

Our team combines intellectual curiosity with high agency, embraces candid feedback and continuous learning, and holds themselves and others to exceptional standards.

The Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace.

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