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Overview

Aalo Atomics is pioneering a new era in clean energy with factory-fabricated microreactors designed to deliver affordable, scalable, and reliable nuclear power. The company is seeking skilled Welders to join their team in building advanced nuclear reactors, focusing on precision, safety, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Weld and fabricate structural steel, pressure vessels, piping systems, and other facility components
  • Perform MIG, TIG, FCAW, and other welding processes as required
  • Read and interpret technical drawings, welding specifications, blueprints, and fabrication documents
  • Layout, fit, align, and assemble structural, piping, and vessel components according to specifications
  • Measure and verify dimensions, tolerances, and fit-up requirements using precision measuring tools
  • Inspect and verify welds in accordance with applicable safety and quality standards
  • Operate welding, cutting, grinding, and fabrication equipment safely and efficiently
  • Assist with mechanical assembly, alignment, installation, and support fabrication activities
  • Maintain welding equipment and ensure a clean, safe, and organized work environment
  • Support production schedules and project timelines through collaboration with engineering and operations teams
  • Perform other duties as needed to meet project goals

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 1+ years of welding, fitting, or fabrication experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
  • Experience with one or more welding processes including MIG, TIG, FCAW, or SMAW
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, and specifications
  • Experience working with structural steel, piping, vessel fabrication, or mechanical assemblies
  • Ability to use precision measuring and layout tools
  • Willingness to work in confined spaces and at heights as required
  • Strong commitment to safety and quality
  • Valid driver's license

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Based in the United States
  • Willing to work on-site in Austin, TX

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
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How this job compares in Austin, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Austin, TX currently run a median of $25/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $20–$30/hr across 25 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 Austin, TX

We're tracking 32 other active welding openings in Austin, TX right now, from 14 different employers. 6 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,424 other active welding openings from 737 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Austin, or widen the search to Texas.

Aalo Atomics currently has 2 other openings live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Zachry Group (26), Welding Shop in Houston, TX (25), and Austin Industries (23). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Pasadena at $40/hr, San Angelo at $39/hr, and Midlothian at $38/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG, TIG, Stick, 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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