Welder I

ASRC Federal•Warren, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

ASRC Federal Advanced Research is seeking a Welder I to support the US ARMY Ground Vehicle Systems Center in Warren, Michigan. This role involves assisting government engineers and technicians in the design, development, and fabrication of prototype vehicle structures and platforms. The Welder will work from sketches to full production drawings to produce required prototypes, utilizing a range of welding, fabrication, and assembly skills.

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.
Capable of standing all day.
Capable of lifting 45 lbs.

Responsibilities

Perform welding, mechanics, fabrication, sheet metal, assembly, analysis, and troubleshooting in the assembly or modification of existing vehicles or platforms.
Assist in welding ferrous and non-ferrous materials ranging from 1/8" to unlimited thickness using GMAW, GTAW, and SMAW processes.
Utilize 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 stand-offs 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.