The Welder welds metal components together to fabricate or repair products, such as machine parts, plant equipment, mobile homes, motors, and generators, according to layouts, blueprints or work orders, using brazing and a variety of arc and gas welding equipment. All work is accomplished IAW with the applicable Army regulations, DA PAMs, Technical Manuals, Technical Bulletins, and Repair Manuals. Perform maintenance and repair activities on various vehicles and pieces of equipment including but not limited to heavy equipment, small engines, lawn mowers, tractors, trailers, all-terrain vehicles, forklifts, tactical and non-tactical equipment. Perform maintenance and repair activities on various vehicles and pieces of equipment including but not limited to heavy equipment, tactical and non-tactical heavy-duty trucks, semi-tractors, KALMARs and material handling equipment, i.e., 4000lb to a 40 Ton Forklifts, M4Ks, Atlas M270s, Dozers (D7G), graders, Heavy Duty Agricultural Equipment, compressors, air compressors, and ground support equipment, generators, water / hydraulic pumps, electrical systems, fuel and exhaust systems.
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Welds metal parts together, using both gas welding or brazing and any combination of arc welding processes, performs related tasks such as thermal cutting and grinding, repairs broken or cracked parts, fills holes, and increases size of metal parts, positions, and clamps together components of fabricated metal products preparatory to welding.
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May locate and repair cracks in industrial engine cylinder heads, using inspection equipment and gas torch.
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May perform repairs only and be required to pass employer performance tests or standard tests to meet certification standards of governmental agencies or professional and technical associations.
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The Welder, Combination, Maintenance will layout, fit, and fabricate metal components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, and pressure vessels
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Implement welding techniques, metallurgy, and engineering requirements to include experimental welding to analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations
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Layout, position, and secure parts and assemblies according to specification, using straightedge, combination square, calipers, and ruler.
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Tack-weld or weld components and assemblies, using electric, gas, arc, or other welding equipment to include MMW (Manual Metal Arc), FCAW (Flux Cored Arc Welding) and GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding).
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Cut workpieces, using powered saws, hand shears, break press or chipping knife.
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Observe tests on welded surfaces, such as hydrostatic, x-ray, and dimensions tolerance to evaluate weld quality conformance to specifications.
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Inspect grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometers, calipers, and precession measuring.
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Removes rough spots from work piece, using portable grinders, hand file, or scraper.
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Weld components in flat, vertical or overhead positions. Heat, form, and dress metal parts, using hand tools, torch, and arc welder welding equipment.
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Have the knowledge to ignite torches and adjust oxygen and acetylene to obtain desired flame.
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Develop templates and other work aids to hold and align parts and/or structures.
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Operates and utilizes an assortment of tools to perform repairs that include power, pneumatic and machinery such as grinding machines, presses, torch cutting equipment, jacks and hoists to lift and move large components.
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Operates and inspect machines or equipment to diagnose defects, dismantles, and reassembles equipment, using hoist and hand tools, examining parts for damage, or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges, replace defective engines and subassemblies, such as transmissions and tests overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
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Maintain good housekeeping, and energy conservation and safety precautions always.
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Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
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Performs other related duties as assigned or requested, which may include travel to and assisting at other sites to accommodate applicant flow.
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Performs diagnostic test using measuring devices, instruments, test equipment or special tools.
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Analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds and maintains power equipment, such as cranes, power shovels, scrapers, paving machines, motor graders, trench digging machines, conveyors, bulldozers, dredges, pumps, compressors, and pneumatic tools.
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Operates and inspect machines or equipment to diagnose defects, dismantles, and reassembles equipment, using hoists and hand tools, examine parts for damage or excessive wear using Micrometers and gauges, replace defective engines and subassemblies, such as transmissions, and test overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
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Operates, inspects, and repairs hydraulic-operated transmissions and attachments, hydraulic cylinders, drive trains, tracked vehicles, heavy-duty truck suspensions and steering systems.
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Operates and utilizes an assortment of tools to preform repairs that include power, pneumatic, and machinery such as grinding machines, Presse, torch cutting equipment, jacks and hoist to lift and move large components.
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Operates inspects, and repairs brake systems to include heavy duty air brakes, single and double chamber air brake units.
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Familiar with reading schematics diagrams for electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
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May direct workers engaged in cleaning parts and assisting with assembly and disassembly of equipment, and may repair, adjust, and maintain mining machinery, such as stripping and loading shovels, drilling, and cutting machines, and continuous mining machines.
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Performs all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
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All work is accomplished IAW with the applicable Army regulations, DA PAMs, Technical Manuals, Technical Bulletins, and Repair Manuals, and Company procedures.
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Performs other related duties as assigned or requested, which may include travel to and assisting at other sites to accommodate applicant flow.
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This position supports the DoD on federal installation and the candidate must be available to work at the assigned physical location during business hours.
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7:30AM-4:30PM (M-F)
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Performs other duties in accordance with requirements as directed.
Supervisory Responsibilities
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No direct supervisory responsibilities.
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Required to walk, stand, sit and move for long periods of time.
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Must be able to lift, up to 50 pounds, be in good physical condition and be able to work in all weather conditions.
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May be exposed to inclement/extreme weather conditions.
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Noise level can range from minimal to intense, depending on the location.
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Must possess and present a valid state Real I.D. Driver’s License.
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Must possess high school diploma or equivalent.
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Must be able to speak, write, read, understand English, and follow written/verbal directions.
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Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Must be a self-starter; able to work as a team or independently, with limited supervision.
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Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams).
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Must be adaptable, flexible, and able to adjust to new or changing instructions.
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Must be able to multi-task and complete assignments accurately and on time.
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Must be able to maintain high standards of confidentiality.
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Must be willing to work flexible hours to accommodate requirements, sometimes under short notice, to include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
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Overtime may be required.
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Employee must complete timesheets daily, ensuring accurate data, both manually and via required System.
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Must submit to and pass random drug and/or alcohol testing.
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Must perform other duties in accordance with requirements as directed.
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This position requires 3 years of demonstrated experience.
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This position requires welding certifications from an accredited agency.
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Must pass a respirator and a physical test that will require a clean-shaven face.
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Maybe required to take a welding re-certification test.
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Must be a US Citizen.
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Must be able to pass a National Criminal Background Check.
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Must pass the National Agency Background Check and obtain computer access.
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Must be able to obtain a CAC.
This is your primary position. Alternate positions will only be engaged at the direction of management. This job description may be updated at the discretion of the company.
