Welder 1

ASRC Federal•Warren, MI

20h•Onsite

About The Position

ASRC Federal Advanced Research is currently seeking a Welder I to support the US ARMY Ground Vehicle Systems Center in Warren, Michigan. ASRC Federal Advanced Research (AFAR) is a premier provider of technical and mission-oriented services with contracts supporting federal government agencies. Our team of professional management and technical personnel allows us to bring real-world experience to meet the growing demand for innovative solutions to complex military ground vehicle challenges.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, certificate from a 2 year technical school or completion of an apprenticeship program leading to a Journeyman status with certifications in the areas of joining different types of materials required.
Minimum of 3 years related experience.
Must be a US citizen.
Pass a US Government background check.

Nice To Haves

Extensive knowledge in fabrication and welding to create vehicle hull structures and turrets, armor cabs for trucks and construction equipment, add on armor plates and stand offs for existing vehicles, add on armor for wheeled and tracked vehicles, and modifications of hulls, turrets, cabs and structures to accept new mount on technologies.

Responsibilities

Perform welding, mechanics, fabrication, sheet metal, assembly, analysis and troubleshooting in the assembly or modification of existing vehicles or platforms.
Assist in the area of welding ferrous and non-ferrous materials ranging from 1/8" to unlimited thickness using Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW).
Use Oxy/Acetylene, Plasma, and Carbon Arc Gouging cutting processes.
Perform numerous types of weld joints using flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions.
Weld various types of armored steel and metal alloys.
Pass an onsite test to ensure qualification level is In Accordance With (IAW) American Welding Society (AWS) and The Ground Combat Vehicle Welding Code for: AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code for Steel, AWS D1.2 Structural Welding Code for Aluminum, The Ground Combat Vehicle Welding Code for Steel 12479550, and The Ground Combat Vehicle Welding Code for Aluminum 12472301.
Fabricate vehicle hull structures and turrets, armor cabs for trucks and construction equipment, add-on armor plates and standoffs for existing vehicles, and add-on armor for wheeled and tracked vehicles.
Modify hulls, turrets, cabs, and structures to accept new mount-on technologies.
Utilize knowledge of inspection procedures and techniques to determine conformance with applicable engineering documentation (i.e., drawings, specifications, standards, etc.).
Collaborate with other labor functions in developing work pieces from limited information (reverse engineering in some cases) to demonstrate a concept or a principle.
Follow all safety, regulatory and environmental/hazardous standards IAW ISO 14001.