Welder – Fabricator – Mechanical Technician (REQ 315)

Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform precision welding tasks using GTAW, SMAW and GMAW processes in accordance with applicable AWS code, standards and internal quality requirements
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings and process instructions
• Lay out, cut, form, and prepare materials for welding (aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel) using shop equipment such as saws, shears, grinders, drill presses, etc.
• Fabricate, fit, and assemble structural frames, mechanical components, brackets, fixtures, and custom prototype assemblies to tight tolerances
• Conduct tack-up, fit-up, and final welding of complex assemblies while ensuring dimensional accuracy and structural integrity
• Inspect welds and fabricated assemblies using measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, squares, dial indicators, height gauges) to verify compliance with drawings and specifications
• Perform precision mechanical assembly including installation of bearings, bushings, shafts, fasteners, O-ring seals, actuators, and delicate electronic equipment
• Support installation, testing, and functional validation of fabricated mechanical systems as required
• Collaborate daily with shop management, lead technicians and possibly engineering to troubleshoot design challenges, improve design-for-manufacture, and support prototype refinement for improved efficiency
• Perform repair, modification, and rework of existing mechanical assemblies and welded structures
• Maintain welding equipment, fabrication tools, and shop machinery to ensure safe operational condition
• Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and QC standards
• Document all work performed within assigned work packages and note any deviations from drawings or specifications per our QMS
• Maintain an exceptionally clean, organized and professional work area in alignment with APS shop practices
• Support shop and facility maintenance during times when there is no welding work

Required Skills and Attributes

• Proof of active American Welding Society (AWS) certifications or military equivalent must be presented upon interview
• The ideal candidate must also demonstrate or provide examples of above average fabrication precision, mechanical aptitude, and hand/eye coordination
• Basic computer skills for email communication, timecard entry and printing of instructions or specs as required
• Must be capable of lifting 75 pounds

Preferred Skills and Attributes

• Proficiency specifically welding aluminum alloys is looked upon favorably
• Experience with lifting equipment (cranes, hydraulic jacks), vertical milling machines, lathes and digital multi-meters