Senior Welder (Nuclear Manufacturing)

Location: Torrance, California, United States; onsite shop-floor role

Salary: $35–$50 USD per hour

Company

hirify.global develops scalable, high-temperature nuclear power systems, fuel fabrication capabilities, and modular reactor hardware for industrial and next-generation manufacturing applications.

What you will do

• Perform GTAW/TIG, GMAW, and SMAW welds on carbon steel, stainless steel, and nickel alloys for nuclear-grade components.
• Fabricate precision pressure vessels, piping, and structural assemblies for modular nuclear reactor systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, engineering drawings, and WPS documentation.
• Perform visual weld inspections and coordinate dye penetrant, radiographic, and ultrasonic NDE with quality control.
• Maintain and calibrate welding equipment and select filler metals, shielding gases, and parameters according to WPS requirements.
• Mentor junior welders, enforce shop safety and 5S standards, and document weld travelers, certifications, and non-conformances.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional welding experience in manufacturing, aerospace, shipbuilding, or heavy industry.
• AWS Certified Welder certification or equivalent, with demonstrated GTAW/TIG proficiency on stainless steel and exotic alloys.
• Ability to work from complex engineering drawings, weld symbols, and welding procedure specifications.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work onsite in a shop-floor environment using appropriate PPE.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.

Nice to have

• Experience with pressure vessel or code welding, including ASME Section IX, Section III, or B31.3.
• Experience in nuclear, aerospace, or other highly regulated quality environments.
• Orbital welding experience for small-diameter precision tubing.
• Experience establishing welding processes or procedures for a new manufacturing line.
• Forklift, overhead crane, or rigging certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with equity ownership.
• Comprehensive medical benefits and unlimited PTO.
• Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite.
• Generous PPE stipend.
• High-impact startup environment with autonomy, ownership, and opportunities for rapid career growth.
• Direct collaboration with operators, engineers, and industry leaders while building advanced energy technology.