Junior Structural Welder

MANTECH • Panama City Beach, FL

22h • Onsite

About The Position

MANTECH is seeking a motivated, career- and customer-oriented Junior Structural Welder to join its team in Panama City, Florida. This is an onsite position. The role performs precision welding and structural repairs or modifications on aerospace components and materials, while ensuring that work meets applicable quality standards, codes, and procedures. The welder works with engineering and quality control teams and maintains welding and fabrication documentation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Professional or educational experience in TIG, MIG, and stick welding on aerospace-grade materials.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, welding symbols, and technical specifications.
• Ability to obtain NAVSEA certification in welding techniques for aluminum, stainless steel, and Inconel within the first year of employment.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Active Secret security clearance or ability to obtain an Interim Secret clearance before starting.
• Ability to remain stationary 50% of the time.
• Ability to frequently move around industrial and fabrication areas, including climbing, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to weld in various positions and locations, including in and around a Navy LCAC.
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information with coworkers, management, and customers, including during briefings or technical discussions.

Nice To Haves

• Welding technical school training and certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision welding on aerospace components using TIG, MIG, and other welding techniques.
• Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications to determine welding requirements.
• Conduct structural repairs and modifications on aluminum, stainless steel, and Inconel components.
• Ensure welds meet quality standards and comply with applicable codes and procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality control teams to resolve technical issues.
• Maintain detailed welding records, inspection logs, and fabrication documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED