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Welder - Nights & Weekend Shifts + Differential

Job in Harvard, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 01451, USA
Listing for: Fusion Energy Base
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-26
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Welder / MIG/MAG/TIG, Fabrication
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 30 - 41 USD Hourly USD 30.00 41.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Welder - Nights & Weekend Shifts + Differential Pay
Location: Harvard

Welder
- Nights & Weekend Shifts + Differential Pay

Devens, MA
- Corporate Operations – Operations
- Manufacturing

Full-time / On-site

About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:
Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy. Combining decades of research, top talent, and new technologies, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And we're working with policymakers, suppliers, and many others to build the energy industry of the future. We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised $4 billion of capital, making us the largest and leading fusion company in the world.

Now we’re looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People who’ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team.

What you'll do:
  • Weld and inspect large metallic structures and tooling within specified timelines and budgets
  • Set up welding processes as per specifications, incl. determining the correct equipment to use and methods based on the requirements
  • Read and analyze drawings and take detailed measurements to plan the project layout
  • Cut and join material
  • Perform hand welding or semi-automated welding.
  • Utilize advanced forms of welding 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
Pay:
  • Weekday second shift (Monday-Friday, 2 p.m.

    - 10:30 p.m.): 10%
  • Weekday third shift (Monday–Friday, 10 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.): 15%
  • Weekend first shift (Friday, Saturday, Sunday 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.): 15%
  • Weekend second shift (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 6 p.m. – 6 a.m.): 30%
What we’re looking for:
  • Documented Training or Certification in most of the following:
    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
  • Bonus points for:
    Experience in welding for pressure vessel, aerospace, and/or nuclear applications
  • Bonus points for: GTAW, GMAW, SMAW, Electron Beam and Laser Welding Experience
  • Bonus points for:
    Experience operating mechanized or automated welding equipment
  • Bonus points for:
    The ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documentation
  • Bonus points for:
    Excellent attention to detail
  • Bonus points for:
    Knowledge of various forms of welding equipment and procedures
  • Bonus points for:
    The capacity to work unsupervised
  • Bonus points for: A detailed understanding of mathematical and numerical data and calculations
  • Bonus points for:
    Project and time management
Must-have requirements:
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly
  • Perform activities such as stooping, typing, standing, and sitting for extended periods of time
  • Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics
  • Willingness to travel occasionally or do required nights/weekends/on-call

$30 - $41 an hour. Salary range for this full-time position + equity + benefits. The actual salary will depend on level, location, qualifications, and experience. The range displayed on each job posting reflects new hire salaries for the position across all US locations.

Benefits:
  • Competitive compensation with equity
  • 13 Company-wide Holidays
  • Flexible vacation days
  • 10 sick days
  • Generous parental leave policy
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Professional growth opportunities
  • Team-building activities

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We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice.

We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law.

This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws

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