Welder

Responsibilities

• Weld and inspect large metallic structures and tooling for high-field superconducting magnets
• Set up welding processes, including selecting correct equipment and methods based on specifications
• Read and analyze technical drawings and take detailed measurements to plan project layouts
• Perform hand or semi-automated welding in vertical, flat, and overhead positions
• Provide manufacturability feedback to design engineers regarding weld geometries and material selection
• Perform welding equipment qualification trials and troubleshoot manufacturing discrepancies
• Adhere to all safety procedures to mitigate industrial hazards

Requirements

• 5+ years of welding experience on large structural systems and tooling
• Certification or documented training in GMAW, GTAW, or SMAW
• Proficiency in blueprint reading and fabrication
• Experience welding stainless steel
• Experience using the GTAW process to weld copper
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and perform physical tasks like stooping and standing for extended periods
• Dedication to safety in environments involving heat, noise, fumes, and high voltage

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in welding for pressure vessel, aerospace, or nuclear applications
• Experience with Electron Beam and Laser Welding
• Experience operating mechanized or automated welding equipment
• Strong mathematical and numerical calculation skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work unsupervised

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with equity
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Flexible vacation days and 10 sick days
• 13 company-wide holidays
• Generous parental leave policy
• Professional growth opportunities

About the Company

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy. We are designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants by combining decades of research, top talent, and new technologies. As the largest and leading private fusion company in the world, we are building the energy industry of the future.