Precision Arc Welder & Fabrication Specialist

Choctaw Defense Services, Inc.; McAlester (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Choctaw Defense Manufacturing LLC in McAlester, OK is seeking a skilled welder to join our fabrication team. The role involves reading blueprints, welding with gas, arc welding, and brazing to fabricate or repair machined parts and equipment.

You will set up welding equipment, maintain arc length, verify bead quality, and perform grinding and cutting as needed. The job requires physical stamina and ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with a 12‑hour shift pattern.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• One year of related welding experience or training.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets blueprints and drawings to determine welding requirements.
• Welds using gas, brazing, or arc welding processes to fabricate or repair parts.
• Sets up welding unit, adjusts amperage/voltage, and maintains proper arc length.
• Guides electrode or gun along weld line to form specified fusion and bead.
• Welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions and inspects bead size.
• Performs grinding and thermal cutting; chips slag and spatter; clean parts.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Gas welding

Arc welding

Brazing

Grinding

Thermal cutting

Clamping & fixturing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Choctaw Defense Manufacturing LLC in McAlester, OK is seeking a skilled welder to join our fabrication team. The role involves reading blueprints, welding with gas, arc welding, and brazing to fabricate or repair machined parts and equipment.

You will set up welding equipment, maintain arc length, verify bead quality, and perform grinding and cutting as needed. The job requires physical stamina and ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with a 12‑hour shift pattern.