Senior Mechanic Welder – GTAW/SMAW Expert

Sierra Lobo, Inc.; Las Cruces (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Lobo, Inc. has a position at NASA’s White Sands Test Facility in the Technical Services Department.

The Mechanic Welder will perform welding and fabrication tasks across buildings, equipment, site installations, and vehicles while ensuring quality and safety in a team environment. The role requires at least seven years of welding experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to pass required physicals and certifications as applicable.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of seven (7) years of applicable welding experience or training.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; valid driver’s license.
• Must pass a physical examination per White Sands requirements; certification as applicable per WSTD.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical knowledge to solve problems beyond manufacturer manuals.
• Fabricate using bender, shear, grinders and hand tools; perform welding (GTAW, SMAW, GMAW) and cutting.
• Prepare materials, select procedures, and operate welding equipment for fabrication, installation and repair.
• Work in a safe, neat, and team-oriented environment; provide welding support as required.

Skills

GTAW welding

SMAW welding

GMAW welding

Fabrication

Materials knowledge

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding equipment operation

Safety PPE

Job description

Sierra Lobo, Inc. has a position at NASA’s White Sands Test Facility in the Technical Services Department.

The Mechanic Welder will perform welding and fabrication tasks across buildings, equipment, site installations, and vehicles while ensuring quality and safety in a team environment. The role requires at least seven years of welding experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to pass required physicals and certifications as applicable.