Welder (IMD)

Amentum•Fort Johnson South, LA

12h•$28•Onsite

About The Position

Performs precision welding functions supporting small/prototype fabrication efforts. Conducts expert metal welding and cutting within exact, specific tolerances.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English.
High school diploma or equivalent. Vocational/technical training beyond high school.
Minimum of seven (7) years of job-experience or equivalent
Operating knowledge of precision sheet metal welding, high vacuum tungsten inert gas welding, shielded metal arc welding, soldering and operating knowledge of CNC equipment is required
Must have or be able to obtain licenses/certifications as needed to perform duties.
Must have a valid and current state driver’s license.
Must be able to operate a government general-purpose vehicle
May be required to obtain and maintain a forklift license
Must be able to complete paperwork associated with the position as required
Must be able to work in a fast paced, complex environment
Must be able to read and understand Technical Manuals, Technical Bulletins, Army Regulations and Department of the Army Pamphlets
Must possess basic computer skills
Must have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Must have an ability to meet physical demands and pass any related medical examination requirements required to perform daily assigned tasks
Position may require the ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance.
May need the ability to obtain and maintain a government Common Access Card (CAC)
Position may require travel.
Ability to work in a team environment

Responsibilities

Weld various types of metals, generally holding tolerances within 0.005 inches.
Welds metal components together to fabricate or repair products, such as machine parts, plant equipment, mobile homes, motors and generators, according to layouts, blueprints or work orders, using brazing and a variety of arc and gas welding equipment
Welds metal parts together, using both gas welding or brazing and any combination of arc welding processes, performs related tasks such as thermal cutting and grinding, repairs broken or cracked parts, fills holes and increases size of metal parts, positions and clamps together components of fabricated metal products preparatory to welding
May locate and repair cracks in industrial engine cylinder heads, using inspection equipment and gas torch, may perform repairs only and be required to pass employer performance tests or standard tests to meet certification standards of governmental agencies or professional and technical associations
Properly operate machine shop equipment with optimum use of raw materials.
Analyze engineering designs to solve or provide insight into metal structural issues.
Hold or obtain appropriate industry certifications.
Research innovations from external sources and applies to internal projects or processes.
Create new methods and procedures to achieve work goals.
Perform all other position-related duties as assigned or requested.
Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.
Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.