Structural Welder (Night Shift)

STRUCTURAL WELDER, GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT (NIGHT SHIFT)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete welding assignments and procedures for construction and repair of all site structural stands on time, safely, and in a professional manner
• Cut, trim, or scarf metal objects, fit and fabricate metal components to dimensions for building and assembling test site structural forms
• Under the supervision of a lead welder, analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations where procedural information is unavailable
• Utilize hand welding and flame-cutting equipment to weld together metal components and parts to assemble structural forms
• Ability to visually inspect own welds per American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) B31.3 (normal and high-pressure service) with proper training
• Obtain and maintain internal licenses, operator permits, or certifications as required
• Make a continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly
• 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 experience with flux-cored arc welding (FCAW)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of experience using shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), oxy-acetylene, fitting, and arc gouging related to the trade
• Knowledge of welding techniques, metallurgy, AWS/ASME codes, and engineering requirements
• Experience with standard tools, materials, motions, and practices of the welding trade
• Knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous metals in relation to welding and brazing
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and effective safety precautions of the trade
• Knowledge of arc air procedures and equipment
• Experience with precision measuring instruments
• Ability to rapidly change roles and responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Typical hours for this position excluding overtime are 5:00 pm - 3:30 am
• Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, and lifting up to 25lbs. unassisted
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work on ladders/lifts at elevated heights (up to 300 feet)
• Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
• Must be available for overtime and weekends as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility is required

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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