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Overview

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy by designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. They are seeking a Production Welder responsible for in-house welding work for high-field superconducting magnets.

Responsibilities

  • Weld and inspect large metallic structures and tooling within specified timelines and budgets
  • Set up welding processes as per specifications, including determining the correct equipment and methods
  • Read and analyze drawings and take detailed measurements to plan the project layout
  • Cut and join material
  • Perform hand welding or semi-automated welding, utilizing advanced forms when needed
  • Weld components in vertical, flat, and overhead positions
  • Provide manufacturability feedback to design engineers for weld geometries and material selection
  • Perform welding equipment qualification trials
  • Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing discrepancies with a focus on continuous improvement
  • Follow safety procedures at all times

Requirements

  • Documented Training or Certification in Blueprint Reading and Fabrication, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
  • 5+ years' experience as a welder on large structural systems and tooling
  • Experience with large metallic structures and manufacturing processes related to welding
  • Experience in producing welds to pass industry standard requirements
  • Experience welding stainless steel
  • Experience using GTAW process to weld copper

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Differential pay for shifts: 10% for weekday second shift, 15% for weekday third shift, 15% for weekend first shift, and 30% for weekend second shift
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly
  • Willingness to travel occasionally or do required nights/weekends/on-call

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
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How this job compares in Devens, MA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Massachusetts currently run a median of $29/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $27–$35/hr across 20 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 Devens, MA

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Devens, MA, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across Massachusetts as a whole we're tracking 37 other active welding openings from 27 employers. Browse welding jobs across Massachusetts.

Commonwealth Fusion Systems currently has 1 other opening live in Massachusetts, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Massachusetts at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Boston, MA (8), Jobot (2), and Waste Connections (2). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG, TIG, and Stick 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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