Credentials that matter
Skills and tools
- CWS
- CWI
- CW
- CRI
Required qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in a fabrication-based leadership role
- 10+ years of experience in fabrication
- Certified Welding Supervisor (CWS)
- Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
- Certified Welder (CW)
About this role
Lead a fabrication team at Oklo, a clean energy startup developing advanced fission reactors. You'll oversee fabrication, machining, and welding operations for nuclear-grade components—managing team, equipment, and quality control while collaborating with engineering to deliver parts meeting strict nuclear specifications and regulatory standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise a team of fabricators, providing guidance, support, and direction
- Collaborate with engineering to understand design specifications and align fabrication processes with nuclear requirements
- Develop work schedules, assign tasks based on priorities and deadlines
- Implement and maintain quality control procedures to ensure fabricated products meet nuclear specifications
- Coordinate with production planning teams to schedule fabrication activities supporting production timelines
- Oversee maintenance and operation of fabrication equipment; schedule regular maintenance and address issues
- Manage inventory of raw materials and coordinate with procurement for timely availability
- Oversee site machining capabilities and partner with Lead Machinist to ensure on-time delivery and QA standards
- Oversee plant fabrication and welding capabilities; coordinate outsourced welding/fabrication support as needed
- Enforce safety protocols and nuclear compliance with NRC and ASME standards; conduct regular safety training
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce waste
- Train team members in fabrication techniques, equipment operation, and safety procedures
- Maintain accurate records of fabrication processes, quality control checks, and production outputs
- Facilitate communication within fabrication team and across departments
- Address fabrication challenges and collaborate with team on solutions
- Optimize fabrication costs through efficient resource management
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback
Preferred qualifications
- Certified Radiographic Interpreter (CRI)
- Certified Resistance Welding Technician (CRWT)
- Certified Welding Engineer (CWE)
- Specialized welding-process certifications
- Demonstrated track record of building out fabrication capabilities within an organization
- Ability to build and inspire a technical team over time
- Willingness to develop plans from first-principles approach
- Passion for clean energy and advanced fission
- Ability to learn quickly and think creatively
- Comfort working in fast-paced, highly iterative startup environment
- Propensity for proposing novel, well-reasoned technical solutions
Location, schedule, and travel
Santa Clara, CA headquarters; remote employees required to travel to HQ twice per quarter for meetings, off-sites, and company events; first two weeks of onboarding requires on-site presence.
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