Electron Beam/Manual Welder 2nd shift
About the Role
Leidos’ Defense Systems Mechanical Manufacturing Facility is seeking an Electron Beam / Manual Welder to join our Welding team at our Huntsville, Alabama location. This position will be responsible for setting up, operating, and/or tending equipment that welds, brazes, solders, or heat treats metal products, components, or assemblies. Duties may include operation of various hand-welding, flame-cutting, hand-soldering, and/or brazing equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.
Leidos Defense Systems Sector / Manufacturing provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions.
Responsibilities
- Completes basic welding tasks while applying standard practices.
- Properly prepares weld surfaces.
- Follows written instructions, sketches, and weld schedules.
- Performs all work in accordance with established standards and safety procedures.
- Regularly evaluates his/her own product quality for continuous improvement.
- May do some fitting of assemblies.
- Successfully complete the Exotic Metals TIG weld training program and/or have equivalent experience to include outside formal welding education.
- Hold a minimum of one Exotic Metals manual weld qualification/certification.
- Apply EB welding processes to various parts, assemblies, and components.
- Set-up, program, and operate EB and CNC controls for the EB welding process.
- Interpret and execute production using drawings and blueprints.
- Plan and set up EB welding operations in the facility, semi-manual and/or automatic, within the limits of certifications in accordance with customer requirements and current methods and process sheets.
- Check welds visually and dimensionally with precision measuring instruments for conformance to blueprints and specifications.
- Utilize working knowledge of welding practice and weld-ability of current metal groups within their certification.
- Be a flexible team player and participate in problem-solving and continuous improvements.
- Adhere to AS9100 and other quality standards.
- Actively participate in continuous improvement objectives to include sharing knowledge, working to eliminate waste in the manufacturing process, and embrace single-piece manufacturing flow where applicable.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED with at least 3 years of prior relevant experience.
- Must be able to use mathematics relevant to welding functions.
- Basic understanding of router operations and sketches. Know when to stop and ask for clarification.
- Requires familiarity with machine tools, precision instruments, and good manual dexterity.
- Must be able to pass a weld test scheduled at interview.
- Must be able to work overtime as needed.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance OR meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- GTAW Experience.
- CNC Related Experience.
Pay
Pay Range $50,700.00 - $91,650.00. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.