Welder / Fabrication Technician

ERG•Chapel Hill, NC

12h•Onsite

About The Position

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment. ERG is hiring a skilled welder/fabrication technician to support technical research and fabrication activities for the US EPA’s Office of Research and Development. The selected candidate will work in machine shops and industrial environments, supporting fabrication of custom components and research apparatus. Responsibilities include working with researchers and technical staff to develop, fabricate, and install components based on drawings, designs, or conceptual ideas.

Requirements

High school diploma; trade school training preferred
5+ years of professional welding experience
Proficiency welding stainless steel, aluminum, and carbon steel (TIG and MIG)
Ability to fabricate from drawings, designs, or conceptual ideas
Working knowledge of related trades (e.g., electrical, machining, pipefitting) in industrial settings
Ability to operate or learn a wide range of shop equipment
Strong commitment to safety and shop cleanliness
Ability to pass a government background check

Responsibilities

Perform TIG welding on aluminum (0.062" and up) and stainless steel (0.030" and up)
Perform MIG welding on mild and stainless steel
Fabricate intricate and structural components in stainless, aluminum, and carbon steel
Build custom sampling apparatus and components from drawings or conceptual designs
Layout, fit-up, bend, and install stainless-steel tubing and pipe (1/8" to 10")
Operate shop equipment (brakes, grinders, sanders, welders, drill presses, band saws)
Operate/support wood shop equipment (table saws, panel saws, miter saws)
Maintain materials, tools, and hardware inventory
Assist with general shop technician duties as needed
Complete Shop Services Request forms accurately
Maintain clean, organized work areas
Work safely and participate in all safety programs

Benefits

health and dental insurance
life insurance
long-term disability
educational benefits
FSAs
a generous 401k plan
profit sharing
an EAP
11-20 paid vacation days per year
10 paid holidays per year
56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time)