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$40K - $80K
USD per year
Job Description
Position: Welder - Contract Location: Somerville, MA Department: Corporate Operations – Operations - Manufacturing Employment Type: Contract (6 month term) Work Arrangement: On-site Rate of Pay: $30 - $41 per hour About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:
- Mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.
- Designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants.
- Raised nearly $3 billion in capital since 2018.
Role Summary:
- Perform manufacturing in-house welding work for cutting edge high-field superconducting magnets.
Responsibilities:
- Weld and inspect large metallic structures and tooling within timelines and budgets.
- Set up welding processes per specifications, selecting correct equipment and methods.
- Read and analyze drawings; take detailed measurements for project layout planning.
- Cut and join material.
- Perform hand welding or semi-automated welding; use advanced welding forms as needed. Weld in vertical, flat, overhead positions.
- Provide manufacturability feedback to design engineers regarding weld geometries and material selection.
- Perform welding equipment qualification trials.
- Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing discrepancies focusing on continuous improvement.
- Follow safety procedures at all times.
Qualifications / Requirements:
- Documented training or certification in most of the following: Blueprint Reading and Fabrication, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW).
- 5+ years experience as a welder on large structural systems and tooling.
- Experience with large metallic structures and related welding manufacturing processes.
- Experience producing welds meeting industry standard requirements.
- Experience welding stainless steel and using GTAW process to weld copper.
Bonus Points for:
- Experience in pressure vessel, aerospace, nuclear welding applications.
- Experience with GTAW, GMAW, SMAW, Electron Beam, Laser Welding.
- Operating mechanized or automated welding equipment.
- Ability to read/interpret technical drawings/documentation.
- Excellent attention to detail; knowledge of various welding equipment/procedures; ability to work unsupervised; understanding of mathematical/numerical data/calculations; project/time management skills.
Must-Have Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
- Ability to stoop, type, stand, sit for extended periods.
Safety & Other Requirements:
- Dedication to safety mitigating hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, cryogenics.
- Willingness to travel occasionally or work nights/weekends/on-call as required.
Additional Notes:
- Equal opportunity employer valuing diversity deeply.
- Compliance with U.S Export Control Laws required for employment offer.
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About Commonwealth Fusion Systems
CFS is building a mission-driven team committed to delivering clean, limitless fusion energy to the world. Their mission is to develop a fundamentally new source of clean energy to combat climate change. The company values integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique.
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