Welder 2

ARA Career • Madison, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Prototyping Manufacturing and Integration Division (PMID) of Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc ., has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Welder 2 working on-site in our Madison, AL facility. The Welder 2, under general supervision, capable of performing all jobs including the most complex. Welds metal parts together, using both gas welding and any combination of arc welding processes, performs related tasks such as thermal cutting and grinding, repairs broken or cracked parts, fills holes, positions, and clamps together components of fabricated metal products preparatory to welding. The Staff Welder 2 must have strong experience in welding, reading and interpreting blueprints, metal cutting, deburring, and fabrication. Will manufacture detailed parts and assemblies from blueprints, sketches, drawings, and verbal instructions using a variety of tools and equipment and especially the joining of metals by welding or brazing. Welders assist engineers and senior staff members in all aspects of building prototype systems. Must be proficient in MIG and TIG welding processes. This position will require at minimum the ability to obtain & maintain a SECRET clearance from the US Department of War.

Requirements

• High School diploma (or equivalent) plus advanced training and 4+ years welding shop experience
• Proven Experience with GMAW and GTAW principles
• Minimum 4yrs GMAW in Steel and Aluminum experience
• Minimum 4yrs GTAW in Aluminum experience
• Ability to welds metal components together to fabricate or repair products, such as machine parts according to layouts, blueprints, or work orders
• Knowledge in welding machine set up- GTAW,GMAW, and SMAW
• Proven experience operating metal removing and joining tools; such as Plasma and Oxyfuel Torch
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in welding metal parts together, using both gas welding and any combination of arc welding processes
• Ability to operate metal removing and joining tools to meet tolerance and design specification
• Adhere to safety, safety training and practice safety procedures daily
• Work requires sitting, sitting for long periods of time, pushing, pulling, standing, standing for long periods of time, reaching, grasping, bending, climbing, stooping, hold and move items with hand(s), multilimbed coordination, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, vision for close and distance and must be able to lift up to 50lbs individually, 50lbs or more with assistance
• Must wear all required personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to safety glasses, respirator, safety shoes, hearing protection and hand protection as required
• Must have the ability to obtain & maintain a SECRET clearance from the US Department of War

Nice To Haves

• Active / current SECRET Clearance from the US Department of War
• Associates degree in a technical field

Responsibilities

• Welds metal parts together, using both gas welding and any combination of arc welding processes
• Performs related tasks such as thermal cutting and grinding
• Repairs broken or cracked parts, fills holes, positions, and clamps together components of fabricated metal products preparatory to welding
• Manufacture detailed parts and assemblies from blueprints, sketches, drawings, and verbal instructions using a variety of tools and equipment and especially the joining of metals by welding or brazing
• Assist engineers and senior staff members in all aspects of building prototype systems

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees