Mechanic Welder

Sierra Lobo, Inc.; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Lobo, located at NASA White Sands Test Facility in New Mexico, seeks a Mechanic Welder with extensive welding and fabrication expertise. The role requires performing GTAW/SMAW/GMAW welding, oxy-fuel and plasma cutting, and coordinating with a team to install and repair components on-site.

Qualified candidates will have seven years of welding experience, a high school diploma, and a valid driver's license, with certification requirements as per WSTD.

Qualifications

• Seven years of welding experience or training.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; valid driver's license.
• Ability to meet certification requirements as specified in WSTD.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical welding knowledge to solve problems beyond manuals.
• Fabricate using bender, shear and metal-working tools.
• Prepare materials and select procedures for welding and cutting.
• Operate GTAW, SMAW, GMAW welding; cut with oxy-fuel and plasma.
• Set up and operate welding equipment for fabrication and installation.
• Collaborate with teammates to provide welding support.
• Maintain a neat, safe work area and perform related duties.

Skills

Welding techniques

Fabrication skills

GTAW

SMAW

GMAW

Materials prep

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Bender

Shear

Grinders

Welding equipment

Oxygen-acetylene cutting

Plasma cutting

Job description

Overview

Sierra Lobo, offers customers a full range of professional and technical capabilities, including Test and Evaluation, Systems Engineering, and Advanced Technologies. We also develop products and processes related to Cryogenic Fluid and Thermal Management Systems, Densified Propellant Management Systems, and Prototype Extreme Pressure and Temperature Systems. Our customers include the Department of Defense (DoD), the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

This position will be located at NASA's White Sands Test Facility in the Technical Services Department.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Responsibilities

Mechanic Welder:

• Must be able to apply technical knowledge to solve problems that cannot be solved solely by reference to manufacturer's manuals or similar documents.
• Possess an advanced knowledge of various equipment (bender, shear, metal worker, grinders, various hand tools etc) used for fabrication.
• Have an advanced knowledge of various alloys and prepare materials for welding.
• Must possess technical knowledge and skills in all areas of welding and fabrication including but not limited to: welding (GTAW, SMAW, GMAW), cutting (oxygen-acetylene and plasma), fitting, and layout.
• Must be able to prepare materials, select proper procedures, set up and operate all types of welding equipment required in the fabrication, modification, installation and repair of buildings, equipment, site installations, components, vehicles, etc.
• Must be able to work well with others and provide quality and timely welding support services in a team environment.
• Performs work and maintains work area in a neat, orderly, and safe manner.
• Perform additional related duties as required.

Qualifications

Mechanic Welder

Must have a minimum of seven (7) years of applicable welding experience or training.

Education Requirement: High School Diploma or equivalent.Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.Must pass a physical examination as determined by the WSTF physical examinations requirements for the job classification.Be able to meet the requirements for certification, if applicable, as specified in the White Sands Training Database (WSTD).