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Westinghouse Electric Company

Nuclear reactor technology and services provider

Fabrication Mechanic A

Welding & Metal FabricationUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeNewington, NH, USA$38.67 - $40.51 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • High school graduation or a recognized equivalent is required.
  • At least three years of fabrication experience or at least one year of operational experience as a Westinghouse Newington Fabrication Mechanic II is required.
  • Working knowledge of engineering drawings, weld symbols, welding procedures, and dimensional requirements is required.
  • Experience reading blueprints, sketches, or building plans is required.
  • Operational experience performing layouts of large and small components is required.
  • Qualification and proficiency in all welding positions for carbon and stainless steel across two welding processes are required.
  • Proficiency in plasma cutting, carbon arc, oxy-acetylene burning and cutting, and grinding of specified materials is required.

Responsibilities

  • Follow welding specifications and obtain production welding qualifications in accordance with applicable American Society of Mechanical Engineers acceptance criteria.
  • Weld and fit metal components together according to blueprints and engineering drawings.
  • Weld seams inside large metal components.
  • Grind welds according to engineering specifications.
  • Grind the interior of large metal forgings to prepare the surface for stainless-steel coating.
  • Set up and monitor automated welding of interior and exterior seams on large metal components.
  • Deburr edges and machined surfaces using small powered hand tools.
  • Cut and manually fabricate metal conduit and instrument panel housings on the surface of large metal cones.
  • Lay out and fit cylinders, plate, and cones to drawings and engineering specifications for lengths and angular measurements.
  • Use overhead lifts according to contract guidelines.
  • Complete required training and demonstrate proficiency in stainless carbon plate shielded metal arc welding, stainless plate, carbon wire gas tungsten arc welding, and multiple thermal cutting and heating processes.
  • Perform testing functions according to engineering specifications.
  • Wrap and pad products with packing material.
  • Attach identification labels or stencils showing information such as shipping destination, weight, and product type to crates.
  • Insert cardboard fillers, felt pads, and wooden separators in containers as needed.
  • Wrap banding around crates using banding equipment.
  • Count items to be packed as needed to ensure compliance with shipping orders.
  • Complete pack-and-ship production orders by cleaning, packing, and tagging components according to the order.

About the Company

Westinghouse Electric Company

Nuclear reactor technology and services provider

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC provides nuclear power technology and services to utilities, governments, and private sector clients worldwide. It designs and sells nuclear reactors and fuel, and offers maintenance, training, compliance, and consulting services. Its AP1000 PWR uses passive safety features, and it is developing Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Microreactors for flexible deployment. The company's goal is to enable safe, reliable, low-emission energy by delivering proven reactor technologies and a broad support ecosystem globally.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$39.5M
Headquarters
Cranberry, West Virginia
Founded
1886

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