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Job Description

As the need for nuclear energy grows, the future couldn’t be brighter. Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet’s greatest challenges. In this role, you are ready to shape the future of clean energy and make a long-lasting global impact. With us, anticipate engaging and challenging projects that deliver innovative solutions and value-added technologies helping power more than 38 million North American homes.

What You’ll Do Day-To-Day

Read and understand Drawings. Proficiency in MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-core welding and Aluminum Welding. Learn how to receive and maintain identity of released components. Receive, store and maintain identity/traceability of weld and weld wire. Devise and set up tooling and fixtures as needed to result in an acceptable product by hand or with material handling equipment under the direction of senior welders. Comply with all plant work rules, regulations and specific instructions. Maintain clean and orderly work area and assist in performing maintenance of work area. Perform shop fabrication tasks and welding processes under the direction of senior welders. Perform maintenance/repair related activities at nuclear sites. Handle hazardous materials properly. Perform rigging and material handling. May perform other duties as required. May be directed by management to support other business units and may include travel to nuclear sites. Play an active role in creating a safe and healthy workplace and comply with all applicable safety and health rules.

What You'll Bring

High School diploma or equivalent education. Minimum of 2 years of related experience. Knowledge of a variety of field concepts, practices and procedures. Knowledge with welding and manual brazing operations. Ability to read and understand blueprints, procedures, etc. Ability to work from process sheets, procedures, standards, travelers, CETL and written and verbal instructions from senior welders. Basic communication skills to comprehend, follow direction and convey detailed technical data. Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships; work collaboratively within a team environment.

Total Rewards Package

Salary: $27.60 - $36.20 per hour , and may also include annual incentives and performance bonuses. The base salary range is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Health & Wellness: Multiple medical plan options, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, long- and short-term disability, and optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life). Retirement: 401(k) with employer match. Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually. Extra Perks: Lifestyle spending account, employer paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.

About Framatome

Framatome has been shaping the future of nuclear energy in the U.S. for more than 60 years. Framatome Inc. is headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, with more than 2,400+ employees across North America supporting nearly every nuclear plant in the nation.

From our facilities in Virginia, Washington, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and beyond, we deliver outage services, advanced nuclear fuel technologies, and next-gen reactor innovations that keep the lights on.

At Framatome, you will join a global team committed to creating reliable, carbon-free energy. Here, you can:

Solve complex nuclear challenges that directly impact the climate. Build your career through technical fellowships, leadership roles, and global opportunities. Do your best work in a culture that values safety, innovation, and well-being.

Framatome is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

Offers are contingent on background check and drug screen (where applicable). Positions may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control regulations; applicants must meet eligibility requirements (see DOE 810 Appendix A ).

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How this job compares in Lynchburg, VA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Virginia currently run a median of $29/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $26–$36/hr across 113 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Lynchburg, VA

Lynchburg, VA is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Virginia as a whole we're tracking 171 other active welding openings from 118 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Virginia.

Framatome North America currently has 1 other opening live in Virginia, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Virginia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are HII (6), Colonna's Shipyard (6), and Mission Technologies, a division of HII (5). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Virginia, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Newport News at $41/hr, Portsmouth at $37/hr, and Norfolk at $32/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG, TIG, and Flux-Core work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

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