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Welder

Company:
Pantex Plant
Location:
Oak Ridge, TN, 37831
Posted:
September 25, 2025
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Description:

Location: Oak Ridge, TN Job Title: Welder What You'll Do Set up and operate shielded metal arc and gas tungsten arc welding equipment and oxygen-acetylene gas cutting and welding equipment according to certain welding specifications.

Work in the field or shop on a wide variety of non-repetitive welding.

Work from blue prints, sketches, and written or oral instructions.

Will be certified on specific welding procedures and must periodically re-certify on each.

Perform weld examinations by nondestructive methods associated with the inspection of weldments and materials.

These examinations are in accordance with procedures, engineering drawing and/or specifications.

The methods used are Visual and Penetrant examinations.

Complete inspection reports attesting to inspection results.

What You Can Expect * Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security * Top-notch, dedicated colleagues * Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization Minimum Job Requirements * High school diploma or GED equivalent.

* At least five (5) years experience working as a certified pipe welder.

* Requires ability to meet the requirements of the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT). * ASNT recommended practice SNT TC 1A for Level II in Visual Testing, Penetrant Testing and American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI). * Requires knowledge and experience in the use and interpretation of major welding-related engineering specifications, reading blueprints and welding symbols for weldment fabrication and inspection.

* The successful completion of Y-12 Company established look and welding tests.

* Capable of meeting the Y-12 Industrial Hygiene requirements for respirator use.

* In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A: (i.e., High School diploma; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative). Why Y-12?

You get #morethanajob.

We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community.

One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs.

Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives.

Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more.

Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership?

Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias.

Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

Notes Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status.

The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10CFR 709.

Medical requirements may apply.

CNS is a drug-free workplace.

Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation.

As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter.

U.S.

citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants.

All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

CNS is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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