Electron Beam/Manual Welder 2nd shift

Via Logic LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Electron Beam/Manual Welder for our Huntsville, Alabama facility. You will set up, program, and operate EB welds and associated processes, reading blueprints and ensuring quality per AS9100 standards. The role requires US citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Primary duties include preparing surfaces, following weld schedules, and performing semi-manual and automatic welding tasks. Overtime may be required; training in exotic metals TIG welds is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Apply EB welding processes to parts, assemblies, and components.
• Set up, program, and operate EB and CNC controls for EB welding.
• Interpret drawings and blueprints to produce welds.
• Adhere to customer specifications and process sheets for welding operations.
• Pass a weld test at interview and be able to work overtime as needed.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain/maintain a Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Completes basic welding tasks following standard practices.
• Prepares weld surfaces properly and follows weld schedules.
• Operates hand-welding, flame-cutting, and hand-soldering equipment as required.
• Ensures safety standards and quality procedures are followed.
• Evaluates product quality for continuous improvement.
• May assist with fitting assemblies and review drawings.

Skills

Exotic Metals EB welding

GTAW/TIG welding

Math for welding

AS9100 awareness

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

CNC controls

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.

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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Original Posting

August 3, 2026

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

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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.