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Welder

Orano
Kernersville, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/28/2025
  • Regular/Permanent
  • USA / North Carolina
  • In Office

Welcome to Orano

Helping to meet current and future challenges to preserve our world and build the world of tomorrow while taking care of everyone's health is stimulating for you. For us too. By joining the Orano Group, a leading international player in the nuclear industry, you are in the right place.

Every day we work to produce efficient low-carbon energy, to fight global warming, to find solutions that save natural resources, and to contribute to progress in health.

Our strengths? Across the entire fuel cycle, we have extensive expertise in cutting-edge technologies, safe, high value-added products and services, and a strong capacity for innovation. All of these factors reflect the strong skills of our 17,000 employees, whom we are constantly striving to develop. With their different backgrounds and experience, they are proof of our openness to all talents. They share the same ambition: to give nuclear energy its full value.


Job description

NO WAITING PERIOD ON BENEFITS! Rich benefit plan, effective date-of-hire. $2,000 signing bonus, paid after 60 days of employment.

Join our outstanding fabrication team in Orano’s state-of-the-art Kernersville facility! Embark on a career in supplying the nuclear industry with specialized products proudly made here in the heart of North Carolina!


Job Description

Orano is seeking Experienced Welders to support the work performed in its nuclear fabrication facility in Kernersville, NC. This position offers top pay and outstanding benefits with no waiting period.


Major Duties and Responsibilities

  • Weld components using both GTAW (TIG) and GMAW (MIG) welding processes.

  • Perform fit-up as needing in fabrication process.

  • Work from travelers (shop routers), procedures, standards, and written and verbal instructions.

  • Maintain traceability of all materials and processes through established procedures.

  • Operate grinders and perform other shop fabrication tasks as needed.

  • Maintain clean and orderly work area.

  • Ensure proper functioning of equipment and maintain all tooling and equipment in accordance with standard shop practices.


Orano strives to provide a total compensation package that brings value to our employees. While the pay range lists the base salary, we also offer highly competitive health and wellness programs, 401(k) contributions, and industry leading paid time off.

Please Note: The provided pay information is a guideline. Your offered salary is based upon experience, qualifications, geographic location, as well as market and business considerations.

Pay Range: $27-$31/hour

Our Full-Time Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance – with generous employer contributions
  • 401(k) with employer matching and contribution amounts
  • Life insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance provided by the company
  • Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedules
  • Numerous Training and Development opportunities
  • and more…

Ideal qualifications

All candidates must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered for this opportunity. Candidates who exceed minimum qualifications may be considered for a higher level position.

  • High school diploma or its equivalent with at least 2-4 years of experience in the field or a related area.
  • Proficient in both GMAW (MIG) and GTAW (TIG) welding processes, required to achieve and maintain in-house welding certifications.

  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and weld maps.

  • Working knowledge of fabrication and manufacturing practices.

  • Experience in using electrical or manual tools (grinder, squares, tape measure, hand tools.

  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.


Orano is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Orano is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $27 - $31

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