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Field Welder

Aalo· Operations
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Hybrid (Austin, TX)Full-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Field Welder on the Field Operations team performing hands-on welding of stainless steel pressure vessels, piping, structures, and prototype hardware in both the Austin factory and project sites, aligning with approved procedures and high reliability requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Perform manual and mechanized welding — primarily GTAW and GMAW — on stainless steel pressure vessels, piping, structures, and assembly fixtures in the shop and in the field.
  • Weld to approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and maintain compliance with applicable codes such as ASME Section IX and AWS D1.6.
  • Read and interpret mechanical drawings, weld symbols, and joint details, and set up parts for repeatable, high-quality welds.
  • Prepare joints, control fit-up and alignment, and manage preheat, interpass, and shielding conditions to meet procedure requirements.
  • Support orbital and mechanized GTAW where applicable, including setup and monitoring of automated welding systems.
  • Work directly with field engineers, machinists, and assembly technicians to build, modify, and rework hardware, test rigs, and prototypes on tight timelines.
  • Diagnose and resolve weld defects and fabrication issues at the bench; support root-cause analysis with the welding engineering team.
  • Support NDE activities (RT, PT, UT, PAUT) and rework nonconformances to close out inspection findings.
  • Maintain organized records of welds performed, procedure and material traceability, deviations, and inspection results.
  • Support on-site installation, commissioning, and field repair at reactor and test facilities, with travel as required.
  • Maintain and pursue welder qualifications and certifications as the team and project scope grow.

Qualifications

  • Completion of a welding program, trade certification, or equivalent hands-on welding experience.
  • 3+ years of hands-on welding experience, including GTAW on stainless steel.
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, weld symbols, and joint configurations.
  • Experience welding to written procedures (WPS) and holding tight quality standards.
  • Basic familiarity with powered and manual tools.
  • Strong ownership mindset, attention to detail, and clear communication; comfortable working with ambiguity in a fast-iterating environment.
  • Air-travel-compliant form of ID and a valid Driver's License.

Skills

Required:Welding (GTAW/WGMAW) on stainless steelReading mechanical drawings and weld symbolsWelding procedure specifications (WPS) compliance
Nice to have:NDE support (RT, PT, UT, PAUT)

Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on technical experience
  • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Corporate Gym Membership
Last updated Oct 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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