Welder/Fabricator

Responsibilities

• Complete welding assignments for the construction and repair of site structural weldments on time, safely, and in a professional manner
• Cut, trim, fit, and fabricate metal components to dimensions for building and assembling test and launch hardware
• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations where procedural information is unavailable
• Utilize manual and semi-automatic welding processes to fit and weld complex structural weldments
• Ability to visually inspect own welds per American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1
• Obtain and maintain internal licenses, operator permits, or certifications as required
• Make a continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes
• Work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities based on program needs
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of welding experience with TIG, MIG, stick, or Gas-shielded Flux-Cored Arc welding (FCAW-G)
• Experience gained through a vocational welding program counts toward this requirement
• Knowledge of standard tools, materials, welding techniques, effective safety precautions, and practices of the welding trade

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of welding experience
• 2+ years of blueprint reading experience directly related to structural weldments
• Ability to read welding symbols per AWS 2.4
• Experience as a combo welder with the ability to fit and weld carbon structure using FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, or GMAW processes
• Experience in overhead cranes, forklifts, and rigging
• Experience with metal finishing, grinding, and precision inspection tools
• Hands-on operating experience with abrasive waterjet cutting systems (nesting, material handling, troubleshooting cut quality)
• Proficiency in setting up and running manual milling machines and engine lathes for secondary machining operations

Additional Requirements

• Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting the upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings, and climbing hand-over-hand
• Stand, walk, sit, kneel, crouch, and reach overhead up to 10 hours per day
• Climb ladders/stairs and twist upper body up to 6 hours per day
• Lift/carry up to 50 lbs and push/pull up to 75 lbs without assistance for up to 1-2 hours per day
• Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees for 6+ hours per day
• Candidate must be capable to safely work at heights (up to 20ft) in confined spaces, operate heavy equipment and machinery, and preform the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description
• Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities

Additional information

IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW, ALL PERSONS HIRED WILL BE REQUIRED TO VERIFY IDENTITY AND ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES AND TO COMPLETE THE REQUIRED EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION FORM UPON HIRE. THE COMPANY IS UNABLE TO SPONSOR EMPLOYMENT VISAS AT THIS TIME.