Test Lab Welding Technician

Test Lab Welding Technician Job Highlights

Company Profile

Westinghouse Electric Company is the world’s leading supplier of safe and innovative nuclear technology. The company provides the most reliable, dependable nuclear power plants, nuclear fuel, plant automation, and operating plant products and services.

Job Profile

The company is seeking a Test Lab Welding Technician who will work within the Testing and Analysis Engineering group supporting thermal-hydraulic analysis and testing projects, with a focus on the eVinci microreactor test program.

Educational Qualification

• Applicants should have an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from a college or university

Work Experience

• Possess prior experience working in a lab/testing environment
• Experience operating manual mills and lathes
• Experience with basic wiring
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation (i.e., pressure, flow, temperature)
• Experienced welder using various processes and materials in all positions – SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, brazing
• Preferred pressure, temperature, and fluid flow instrumentation experience
• Crane and rigging operational experience
• Hands-on fabrication experience

Duties/Responsibilities

• Conduct custom welding and machining operations.
• Support hands-on development of test fixtures and test equipment and maintain responsibility for laboratory equipment (inventory, maintenance, operation).
• Support of troubleshooting test equipment
• Coordinate with other sites personnel on equipment delivery and setup
• Order tooling and laboratory supplies as needed
• Hands-on fabrication and assembly of test fixtures and test equipment.
• Hands-on installation and troubleshooting of instrumentation and equipment controls.
• Participate in daily meetings to review work tasks with engineering and project management teams on the design and assembly of the first-of-a-kind test setup.
• Prepare detailed sketches, 3D models, and drawings using Auto Cad, Inventor, or Solidworks.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to read and follow engineering drawings and process flow diagrams
• Effective communication, teaming, and team-building skills
• Familiar with constructing piping assemblies using Swagelok and pipe fittings
• Familiar with the safe handling of bottled gasses
• Familiarity with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Good judgment and the ability to prioritize a number of diverse tasks
• Highly motivated, self-starter
• Mechanical problem-solving skills
• Orientation towards achieving Customer Success
• Preferred working knowledge of ASME Section VIII BPVC code
• Strong organizational, and planning skills and attention to detail

Benefits/Perks

• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Health, Wellness, and Income Protection Benefits
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
• Paid Vacations and Holidays

Employer’s Statement

Westinghouse Electric Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.