Welder III
STS Technical Services is hiring Welders in West Point, Mississippi, to support military and commercial vehicle assembly operations.
About the role
This position performs Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) on an assembly line while following approved specifications, Welding Procedure Specifications, and established safety requirements. The Welder will join, fabricate, and repair metal components using appropriate welding techniques, tools, fixtures, and equipment. Candidates will be classified by welding tier based on the qualification test successfully completed.
Responsibilities
- Weld and assemble metal components using handheld welding equipment
- Set up welding machines and prepare parts for welding
- Use hand tools, clamps, jigs, and fixtures during fabrication and assembly
- Follow specifications and written work instructions
- Read and understand basic weld symbols
- Prepare materials through welding, cutting, grinding, and cleaning
- Verify sufficient materials are available before beginning assigned work
- Inspect completed welds for quality
- Identify basic weld defects and apply acceptance criteria
- Use standard fillet weld gauges
- Follow Welding Procedure Specification machine settings
- Measure and cut materials according to specifications
- Select the correct welding materials for each application
- Verify finished work meets required tolerances
- Follow all applicable safety regulations
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent qualification, or certificate from a combination welding program
- At least two years of welding experience
- Experience welding heavy-duty trucks, trailers, or similar equipment
- Ability to pass a welder qualification test before employment
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Knowledge of welding machinery, electrical equipment, and manual tools
- Ability to read and interpret welding work instructions
- Ability to understand basic weld symbols
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work in extreme hot and cold temperatures
- Ability to squat, kneel, push, pull, and stand for extended periods
- Must be a U.S. citizen or hold a current valid U.S. green card authorizing employment in the United States
Preferred Qualifications
- Welding certificate from an accredited institution
- Previous GMAW or FCAW welding certifications
- Experience welding armor material on military vehicles
Welder Tier Requirements
- Tier I: Must pass a 2G Horizontal Groove welder qualification test in accordance with AWS D1.1:2020. Test will use the GMAW and/or FCAW process.
- Tier II: Must pass a 3G Vertical Groove welder qualification test in accordance with AWS D1.1:2020. Test will use the GMAW and/or FCAW process.
- Tier III: Must pass a 4G Overhead welder qualification test in accordance with AWS D1.1:2020. Test will use the GMAW and/or FCAW process.
About STS Technical Services
STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with leading aerospace, manufacturing, defense, and industrial organizations across the United States. We connect skilled professionals with career opportunities where their experience can make an immediate impact.