Welder

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Vicksburg, MS

21d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as a Welder responsible for the fabrication, modification, repair, assembly, and installation of various types of metal and alloy parts, equipment, systems, and structures such as dredges, towboats, barges, tractors, cranes, derrick boats, drag lines, quarter boats, bouys, etc. Performs the required planning, layout and fitting work involved in the construction, maintenance and repair of equipment and structures. Perform sheet metal work involving 30 to 16 guage metals, such as galvanized iron, stainless steel, tin, copper, lead, zinc, and aluminum. Determining the welding techniques to use and select the proper materials such as the right size and type of welding electrodes or rods. Constructing elbows of any degree and size up to 48 inches in diameter; flumes; conduits; multi-sided shapes and irregular configuration. Assuring material is ordered and delivered to work sites so work is not delayed. Performing pressure work related to steam lines and boilers which are subject to Coast Guard inspection and approval. Utilizing templates, heavy shop machines and equipment, sledge hammers, chisels, bars, wrenches, expanders, bolt cutters, drills, cutting torches, etc.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Position requires pre-employment and annual physical.
• Work in inclement weather.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
• US Citizens
• Ability to do the work of a(n) Welder ~ without more than normal supervision.
• Constructing a wide range of welds from simple to moderate welding; determining disassemble or repair necessary and materials to be used; Working with light, heavy gauge and hardened metals, welding all the various types of weldable items assigned, using flat, vertical, horizontal, at overhead positions.
• Utilizing templates, jigs, blueprints and other guides to repair, modify or fabricate metal items for all types of equipment, including repair of light or intricately made mechanical parts.
• Work involves standing, walking, stooping, climbing and crawling.
• Work may be performed in an awkward or cramped position.
• Incumbent frequently handles, lifts, or carries parts or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally may lift and carry items weighing more.
• Work is performed both inside and outside.
• Incumbent is subject to injury from lifting and operating machines; burns from electric arc, gas torches, and molten metal; and danger exists to the eyes from metal chips, electric arc, rust and dust.
• There is also the danger of explosive gases.

Responsibilities

• Performs the required planning, layout and fitting work involved in the construction, maintenance and repair of equipment and structures.
• Perform sheet metal work involving 30 to 16 guage metals, such as galvanized iron, stainless steel, tin, copper, lead, zinc, and aluminum.
• Determining the welding techniques to use and select the proper materials such as the right size and type of welding electrodes or rods.
• Constructing elbows of any degree and size up to 48 inches in diameter; flumes; conduits; multi-sided shapes and irregular configuration.
• Assuring material is ordered and delivered to work sites so work is not delayed.
• Performing pressure work related to steam lines and boilers which are subject to Coast Guard inspection and approval.
• Utilizing templates, heavy shop machines and equipment, sledge hammers, chisels, bars, wrenches, expanders, bolt cutters, drills, cutting torches, etc.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed