Field Welder

About the role

As a Field Welder on the Field Operations team, you will perform the hands-on welding that turns engineering drawings into working nuclear hardware — in our Austin factory and at project sites in the field. You will weld stainless steel pressure vessels, piping, structures, and prototype hardware to approved procedures, working day-to-day alongside field engineers, machinists, and test technicians.

This role is a great fit for a skilled welder who wants to work on complex, high-reliability hardware, hold tight quality standards, and support installation and commissioning wherever Aalo builds. You will weld to procedure, help troubleshoot fit-up and joint issues at the bench, and contribute wherever needed to keep the build moving.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual and mechanized welding — primarily GTAW and GMAW — on stainless steel pressure vessels, piping, structures, and assembly fixtures in the shop and in the field.
• Weld to approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and maintain compliance with applicable codes such as ASME Section IX and AWS D1.6.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, weld symbols, and joint details, and set up parts for repeatable, high-quality welds.
• Prepare joints, control fit-up and alignment, and manage preheat, interpass, and shielding conditions to meet procedure requirements.
• Support orbital and mechanized GTAW where applicable, including setup and monitoring of automated welding systems.
• Work directly with field engineers, machinists, and assembly technicians to build, modify, and rework hardware, test rigs, and prototypes on tight timelines.
• Diagnose and resolve weld defects and fabrication issues at the bench; support root-cause analysis with the welding engineering team.
• Support NDE activities (RT, PT, UT, PAUT) and rework nonconformances to close out inspection findings.
• Maintain organized records of welds performed, procedure and material traceability, deviations, and inspection results.
• Support on-site installation, commissioning, and field repair at reactor and test facilities, with travel as required.
• Maintain and pursue welder qualifications and certifications as the team and project scope grow.

Basic Qualifications

• Completion of a welding program, trade certification, or equivalent hands-on welding experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on welding experience, including GTAW on stainless steel.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, weld symbols, and joint configurations.
• Experience welding to written procedures (WPS) and holding tight quality standards.
• Basic familiarity with powered and manual tools.
• Strong ownership mindset, attention to detail, and clear communication; comfortable working with ambiguity in a fast-iterating environment.
• Air-travel-compliant form of ID and a valid Driver's License.

Preferred Experience

• Stainless steel TIG (GTAW) experience on pressure-boundary applications.
• Current or prior AWS or ASME Section IX weld qualifications.
• Experience with orbital, mechanized, or robotic welding in a production environment.
• Experience welding zirconium, titanium, or Inconel, including under inert-atmosphere conditions.
• Familiarity with NDE methods and interpreting inspection results.
• Background in nuclear, aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability regulated industries.
• Hands-on fabrication experience beyond welding (machining, sheet metal, assembly, rigging).

Physical Requirements

• Comfortable working on the factory floor and in industrial, construction, and remote field environments.
• Physically fit for duty — capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and standing, climbing ladders, and working for extended periods while wearing PPE.
• Willingness to weld at heights, in confined spaces, and in varying weather or environmental conditions when trained and authorized.
• Willingness to perform sustained hands-on welding, fabrication, and assembly work.

What It Takes to Succeed at Aalo

• We're building technology that will help reshape the future of energy.
• The pace is fast, the problems are difficult, and the expectations are high.
• Successful team members consistently demonstrate:

• Extreme Ownership - You take responsibility for outcomes, not just tasks. You proactively identify problems, drive solutions, and follow through.
• A Passion for Solving Hard Problems - You are energized by challenges that others avoid and enjoy finding practical solutions to complex technical issues.
• A Sense of Urgency - You move quickly, make thoughtful decisions, and maintain momentum while balancing quality and execution.

Requirements

• Based in the United States
• Willing to work on-site in Austin, TX
• Able to travel (at Aalo's expense) to out-of-state locations in the continental U.S., including on short notice and for extended assignments.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on technical experience
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Corporate Gym Membership

Additional Information

• Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Persons in compliance with 10 CFR Part 810 and may not hold non-compliant foreign citizenships.
• Direct applicants only. No recruiters or staffing agencies, please.

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