Electron Beam/Manual Welder 2nd shift

Leidos Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Huntsville, Alabama, is seeking an Electron Beam / Manual Welder to join the welding team. The role involves setting up, operating and tending equipment that welds and heat treats metal products, following drawings and weld schedules.

Required are a high school diploma/GED with 3+ years of welding experience, ability to pass a weld test, and eligibility for a Secret clearance. Overtime and standing for long periods are expected in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with relevant welding experience.
• Experience applying EB welding processes to parts and assemblies.
• Ability to set up, program and operate EB/CNC controls for welding.
• Interpret drawings/blueprints and plan EB welding operations.
• Visually and dimensionally inspect welds with precision tools.
• Adhere to AS9100 and quality standards; pass weld test at interview.
• Flexible to work overtime; able to stand for long periods.
• U.S. citizen with ability to obtain/maintain Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Complete basic welding tasks following established practices.
• Prepare weld surfaces and follow weld schedules.
• Operate EB welding processes and inspect conformance to blueprints.
• Set up EB welding operations and manage semi/manual/automatic processes.
• Work under supervision and participate in continuous improvement.
• Possess Exotic Metals TIG welding qualification or equivalent training.
• Coordinate with team to ensure safety and quality standards.
• Familiarize with machine tools and precision instruments as needed.

Skills

EB welding

AS9100 compliance

Overtime flexibility

Team player

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

CNC controls

Blueprints interpretation

Job description

Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Your greatest work is ahead!

Leidos' Defense Systems Mechanical Manufacturing Facility is seeking an Electron Beam / Manual Welder to join our Welding team at our Huntsville, Alabama location. This position will be responsible for setting up, operating and/or tending equipment that welds, brazes, solders or heat treats metal products, components, or assemblies. Duties may include operation of various hand-welding, flame-cutting, hand-soldering and/or brazing equipment to weld, or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Leidos Defense Systems Sector / Manufacturing provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world's toughest security challenges for customers with "can't fail" missions. To explore and learn more, click here!

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Primary Responsibilities

• Completes basic welding tasks while applying standard practices.
• Properly prepares weld surfaces.
• Follows written instructions, sketches and weld schedules.
• Performs all work in accordance with established standards and safety procedures.
• Regularly evaluates his/her own product quality for continuous improvement.
• May do some fitting of assemblies.
• Works under direct oversight.
• Successfully complete the Exotic Metals TIG weld training program and/or have equivalent experience to include outside formal welding education.
• Hold a minimum of one Exotic Metals manual weld qualification/certification. Must be able to use mathematics relevant to welding functions.
• Basic understanding of router operations and sketches. Know when to stop and ask for clarification.
• Requires familiarity with machine tools, precision instruments and good manual dexterity.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement objectives to include sharing knowledge, working to eliminate waste in the manufacturing process, and embrace single piece manufacturing flow where applicable.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED with at least 3 years of prior relevant experience.
• Apply EB welding processes to various parts, assemblies, and components.
• Set‑up, program, and operate EB and CNC controls for the EB welding process.
• Interpret and execute production using drawings and blueprints.
• Planning and general set up of EB welding operations in the facility, semi‑manual and/or automatic, within the limits of certifications in accordance with customer requirements and current methods and process sheets.
• Check welds visually and dimensionally with precision measuring instruments for conformance to blueprints and specifications.
• Utilize working knowledge of welding practice and weld - ability of current metal groups within their certification.
• Be a flexible team player and participate with problem solving and continuous improvements.
• Adhere to AS9100 and other quality standards.
• Must be able to pass a weld test scheduled at interview.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance OR meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• GTAW Experience.
• CNC Related Experience.

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If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range: Pay Range $50,700.00 - $91,650.00

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.