Welding Technician

SAIC • Bedford, IN

13h

About The Position

SAIC is seeking experienced Welding Technicians to join its team at the Bedford Production Facility. The position requires expertise in welding and fabrication and the ability to work independently or collaboratively. The technician performs project welding and preparation, maintains equipment readiness, contributes to improvements in welding and fabrication processes, and supports jig and fixture development and related assembly work. The role also involves interpreting project technical documentation, inspecting and evaluating equipment and processes, documenting results, and helping identify and resolve issues to minimize rework. Additional technician duties may include disassembly and reassembly of components and systems.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a related discipline and one year of relevant experience; additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the degree.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow technical drawings, schematics, and standard operating procedures.
• Demonstrated skill in welding techniques and fabrication processes, including MIG, TIG, cutting and preparation, and metal work.
• Ability to select appropriate tools or processes to complete tasks and achieve required outcomes.
• Ability to perform routine work while adapting to variations in complexity and consulting higher-level personnel for guidance when necessary.
• Organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Basic computer skills with Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance; SAIC will sponsor the clearance process. No clearance is required to start.

Nice To Haves

• Formal welding training or certifications, such as AWS or similar.
• Active DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Complete project welding, including required preparation and production of quality welds.
• Maintain equipment readiness for assigned tasks.
• Participate in improving welding and fabrication processes and procedures to meet production and integration objectives.
• Support development of jigs and fixtures and perform related assembly and fabrication tasks as needed.
• Collaborate with the project team to analyze technical drawings, schematics, and layouts and align them with production welding processes.
• Conduct inspections, tests, and evaluations of equipment and processes, document results, and proactively identify and resolve issues to minimize rework.
• Perform additional technician work as needed, including disassembly and reassembly of components and systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree