Lead Aerospace Welder - NAVSEA Projects & NDT (Onsite)

MANTECH; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career Lead Aerospace Structural Welder to join our team in Panama City, FL. This is an onsite position focused on supporting US Navy LCAC maintenance and modification programs.

You will lead a welding team, perform TIG/MIG welding on aerospace components, read blueprints, and ensure compliance with Navy and industry standards. A strong QA mindset with NDT involvement is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 7+ years welding/fabrications maintenance experience on air cushion vehicles, aircraft, or Navy systems.
• 5+ years supervising welding/fabrication maintenance and repair of air cushion vehicles or aircraft.
• NAVSEA Welding Certifications for aluminum, stainless, and Inconel, or ability to pass NAVSEA NDT/welding tests within 6 months.
• Experience reading engineering drawings, welding symbols, and technical specifications.
• MIG/TIG welding of aluminum, stainless steel, and Inconel components.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of welders and fabricators in support to the US Navy LCAC maintenance and modification program.
• Perform precision welding on aerospace components using TIG, MIG, and other welding techniques.
• Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications to determine welding requirements.
• Conduct structural repairs and modifications to aluminum, stainless steel, and inconel components.
• Ensure all welds meet quality standards and comply with applicable codes and procedures.
• Perform post-weld inspections, including visual and non-destructive testing (NDT), as required.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality assurance teams to resolve technical issues.
• Maintain detailed welding records, inspection logs, and fabrication documentation.

Skills

Welding leadership

NAVSEA certifications

NDT knowledge

Blueprint reading

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career Lead Aerospace Structural Welder to join our team in Panama City, FL. This is an onsite position focused on supporting US Navy LCAC maintenance and modification programs.

You will lead a welding team, perform TIG/MIG welding on aerospace components, read blueprints, and ensure compliance with Navy and industry standards. A strong QA mindset with NDT involvement is essential.