Welder
Expected Pay Rate: $25 - $28 per hour
A Veteran owned full-service national security operation, Deployed Global Solutions, LLC (DGS) delivers low visibility, intelligent, agile, resilient, and secure turnkey mission solutions that are tailored to meet the global needs of our customers. At DGS, we are one team, working together to develop mission solutions – anywhere, anytime.
The Welder cuts, fits, joins and inspects metals and other materials as part of manufacturing and construction supply projects. The Welder executes metal fabrication processes, including plasma cutting, frame building, frame fitting, and custom fabrication. The Welder assembles, repairs, and modifies metal components in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and company procedures, while adhering to established quality standards, safety regulations, and production requirements. When needed, the Welder performs other trade tasks to support company projects.
Duties and Responsibilities / Essential Functions
- Interpret work instructions and welding specifications; take accurate measurements to plan work layout and welding procedures.
- Perform welding operations in flat and vertical positions using appropriate welding techniques and equipment.
- Operate welding, cutting, grinding, and fabrication equipment to fabricate and assemble structures and components.
- Prepare, clean, and finish weld joints using grinding or other approved methods.
- Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and safe condition.
- Assist with other day-to-day production activities in other trade areas.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Skills and Specifications
- Advanced ability to read and interpret blueprints, equipment schematics, manuals, and work orders.
- Advanced proficiency in GMAW (MIG) and GTAW (TIG) welding processes.
- Extensive experience welding carbon steel using GMAW techniques.
- Proven experience welding steel and aluminum materials.
- Demonstrable expertise in fabrication, including layout, fit-up, and complex welding assemblies.
- Thorough knowledge of industry safety procedures.
- Ability to follow direction, collaborate effectively, and contribute to team objectives.
- Excellent oral communication skills.
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
- Ability to manage time effectively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position does not require the supervision of direct reports.
Work Environment
This position operates in professional office, workshop, production facility, and field environments which include working near moving mechanical parts, non-weather wet or humid conditions, and extreme cold and heat, using tools of the trade and other equipment.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to twist, turn, bend, lift, kneel, climb, and stand. Regular lifting up to 75 lbs. may occur. Regular lifting up to 75 lbs. may occur.
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time hourly position. Standard days and hours are 40 hours per week, weekends and extended hours as needed. Ability to work flexible hours including nights, holidays, and weekends will be required based on needs.
DGS will pay a one-time, completely discretionary relocation incentive of $5,000.00 for a qualified applicant to relocate to Rome, NY for daily work at the DGS location there. The incentive will be payable once a qualified and selected candidate provides evidence of relocation and is contingent (vests) upon satisfactory completion of one year of misconduct-free employment, otherwise repayment of the incentive is required. Any offer of employment to a candidate not located in the Rome, NY area is contingent upon relocation to the vicinity of Rome, NY.
Travel
Occasional travel will be required.
Required Education and Experience
- High school graduate or equivalent required.
- 3+ years of welding experience in industrial and/or commercial welding.
- Current welding certifications preferred.
Work Authorization / Security Clearance
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal government security clearance.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- Must successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check.
- Must successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) drug test and motor vehicle record review.
- Must possess a valid driver's license compliant with REAL ID requirements.
- Must be able to travel with the Continental United States (CONUS) and outside the Continental United States (OCONUS).
AAP / EEO Statement
Deployed Global Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state or local law.
This policy applies to all terms of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.
This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this job may change without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
