Lead Aerospace Structural Welder

MANTECH • Panama City Beach, FL

5h • Onsite

About The Position

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career customer-oriented Lead Aerospace Structural Welder to join its team in Panama City, Florida. This is an onsite, full-time position supporting the US Navy LCAC maintenance and modification program. The role leads welders and fabricators while performing precision welding, structural repairs, inspections, and documentation. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and have an active Secret security clearance or be able to obtain an Interim Secret clearance before starting.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 7 years of experience in welding/fabrication maintenance, repair, or modification to air cushion vehicles, aircraft, or U.S. Navy shipboard mechanical systems.
• At least 5 years of concurrent experience supervising welding/fabrication maintenance and repair of air cushion vehicles or aircraft.
• Demonstrated experience implementing, maintaining, and leading a robust welding quality control program.
• Experience in welding metallurgy, welding techniques, and quality control practices.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, welding symbols, and technical specifications.
• Experience in MIG/TIG welding of aluminum, stainless steel, and Inconel components.
• Current NAVSEA Welding Certifications for aluminum, stainless steel, and Inconel, and certifications in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT); or ability to pass the NAVSEA certification test in NDT and welding techniques for the listed metals within the first 6 months of employment.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Active Secret security clearance or ability to obtain an Interim Secret clearance before starting.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Must frequently move about industrial and fabrication areas, including climbing, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Must frequently communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, including through briefings or technical discussions, and exchange accurate information.

Nice To Haves

• Formal welding training and certification.
• Experience working in DoD or military aerospace programs.
• Familiarity with NAVSEA, USAF, or USN aerospace structural repair standards.
• Prior experience with fabrication of UAVs, aircraft parts, or aerospace systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of welders and fabricators in support of the US Navy LCAC maintenance and modification program.
• 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 to aluminum, stainless steel, and Inconel components.
• Ensure welds meet quality standards and comply with applicable codes and procedures.
• Perform post-weld inspections, including visual and non-destructive testing (NDT), as required.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality assurance teams to resolve technical issues.
• Maintain detailed welding records, inspection logs, and fabrication documentation.

What This Job Offers

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