Welder I

Overview

The Welder will assist in the areas of joining metals, assisting the Government engineers and technicians in the design, development, and fabrication of prototype vehicle structures and platforms utilizing drawings from levels of sketches to full production drawings in order to produce required prototypes.

Duties

• Perform the following required welder-fabricator functions: welding, mechanics, fabrication, sheet metal, assembly, analysis and troubleshooting in the assembly or modification of existing vehicles or platforms.
• Assist in the area of welding ferrous and non-ferrous materials ranging from 1/8" to unlimited thickness using the following welding processes: electric, acetylene, and inert gas shielded welding processes: Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW).
• Use the following cutting processes: Oxy/Acetylene, Plasma, and Carbon Arc Gouging.
• In the addition the contractor shall perform numerous types of weld joints using flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions.
• Weld various types of armored steel and metal alloys.
• Pass an onsite test to ensure qualification level is In Accordance With (IAW) American Welding Society (AWS) and The Ground Combat Vehicle Welding Code for:AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code for Steel.AWS D1.2 Structural Welding Code for Aluminum. The Ground Combat Vehicle Welding Code for Steel 12479550.The Ground Combat Vehicle Welding Code for Aluminum 12472301

Qualifications

• Possess extensive knowledge in fabrication and welding to create the following:Vehicle hull structures and turretsArmor cabs for trucks and construction equipmentAdd on armor plates and stand offs for existing vehiclesAdd on armor for wheeled and tracked vehiclesModifications of hulls, turrets, cabs and structures to accept new mount on technologiesUtilize knowledge of inspection procedures and techniques to determine conformance with applicable engineering documentation (i.e., drawings, specifications, standards, etc.).
• Collaborate with other labor functions within TARDEC in developing work pieces from limited information (reverse engineering in some cases) to demonstrate a concept or a principle.
• Capable of standing all day and lifting 45 lbs.
• Follow all safety, regulatory and environmental/hazardous standards IAW ISO 14001.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent, certificate from a 2 year technical school or completion of an apprenticeship program leading to a Journeyman status with certifications in the areas of joining different types of materials required along with a minimum of 3 years related experience.

Clearance

• Must be a US citizen
• Pass a US Government background check

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits packages.
• Health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

Pay

The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law.

Schedule

Not specified

Skills

• Extensive knowledge in fabrication and welding
• Knowledge of inspection procedures and techniques
• Ability to weld various types of armored steel and metal alloys
• Ability to follow safety, regulatory and environmental/hazardous standards