Duties and Responsibilities:
The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.
- Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures
- Checking finished work to make sure that it falls within the tolerances marked on the blueprints
- Determine the appropriate equipment or method based on requirements
- Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements)
- Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
- Operate various powered tools to repair and finish various base materials and weldments.
- Align components using calipers, rulers and other measuring devices
- Setup weldments and assemblies using fixturing and fixturing tables with clamps and other methods.
- Weld components using manual, semi-automatic and automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead).
- Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
- Able to use multiple thermal cutting processes, such as plasma arc, oxyfuel gas, and carbon arc gouging.
- Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.
- Shall have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in an occupational function with a direct relationship to weldments fabricated to national or international standards. Experienced in the SMAW, GTAW and GMAW processes for various carbon steels, low alloy steels, stainless steels and aluminum.
- Alternatives to years of experience, with supporting documentation (e.g., copies of transcripts or letters of reference specifying earned credit hours of training) may be substituted as follows:
- Two years post-high school education in welding curriculum and a minimum of six months experience in welding functions where multiple welding processes and materials are used.
- Shall be able to complete welding qualifications in accordance with NAVSEA and/or AWS standards.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must be a US Citizen to perform work on this contract
- Depending on the level of position, may require inventory work, which also requires some basic computer skills
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sit for prolonged periods of time with continual movement of hands, arms, and fingers for sewing operations. Often handles pieces of fabric that are consistently heavy and bulky. Work involves continuous standing and walking on concrete floors, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching above heads and occasionally working in irregular body postures while sewing. Lifting: This position has a requirement to lift 40lbs. - 70 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.
Additional Position Duties:
This position description is intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Other duties may be assigned, and the company reserves the right to modify, interpret, and apply the job description as necessary. This position description is not a contract for employment and employment is “at-will” unless otherwise stated in a Union contract, employment agreement, or where prohibited by local, state, or federal regulations.
EEO Statement:
It is the company’s policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude, and experience, to provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work-related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected status. When applicable, the company’s policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force, and benefits. It is the company’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodation, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
This position requires a 4/10 work schedule, working 4 days per week and 10 hours per day. This position is part of an SCA Government contract. Pay rates, paid time off and fringe pay to be used for benefits are set forth according to the specific SCA contract.
