Senior Mechanic Welder – GTAW/SMAW Expert

Sierra Lobo; 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

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.