SENIOR WELDER FABRICATION SPECIALIST

RT&T Inc.; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance Test & Technology, LLC seeks a Senior Welder Fabrication Specialist to fabricate components for climatic simulation facilities at the McKinley Climatic Laboratory, on-site at Eglin AFB, FL. The role requires proficiency in TIG, MIG, and arc welding on steel and aluminum, with the ability to read blueprints and work from government specifications.

Open position requires five years of welding and fabrication experience, with forklift operation capability and eligibility for Secret

Qualifications

• Five years of welding experience with proficiency in pipe and structural welding.
• Must be able to read blueprints.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain forklift license.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate components from drawings or specifications for climatic simulation or plant operation.
• Provide welding and fabrication support for all shops at MCL for maintenance and operations.
• Operate and maintain TIG, MIG, acetylene/oxygen and arc welding on various metals.
• Fabricate and assemble MCL components and assemblies from CAD data and drawings.
• Build and install fixtures, test equipment, and specialized tooling for simulations.
• Perform field measurements and weld modifications to support equipment and aircraft test items.

Skills

Welding

TIG welding

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Education

Vocational / Trade School / Military Education

Tools

Welding equipment

CAD

Job description

SENIOR WELDER FABRICATION SPECIALIST - (R-112-26)

Job Title

SENIOR WELDER FABRICATION SPECIALIST

# of Hires Needed

1

Security Clearance Required

Secret

Work Location

Eglin Air Force Base, FL

Job Type

Full-time

Exemption Type

Non-Exempt

Education

Vocational / Trade School / Military Education

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Category

Hourly/Annual Rate

36.35

Job Description

SENIOR WELDER FABRICATION SPECIALIST

McKinley Climatic Laboratory

Open Position Request Number R-112-26

GRADE: Non-Exempt; Regular Full-time

LOCATION: McKinley Climatic Laboratory / Eglin AFB, FL - On Site

POSTING DATE: Internal Applicants ONLY (10/29/2026) ; External Applicants (11/04/2026)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Fabricate components as needed from drawings and/or specifications provided by the government for use in climatic simulation or plant operation. Provide welding and fabrication support for all shops at MCL for maintenance and operational needs. Must have experience with operation and maintenance of welding equipment and performing TIG, MIG, acetylene/oxygen and arc welding on alloys, carbon steel, stainless steel, cast steel and aluminum.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Works independently to resolve moderately difficult tasks with occasional support and consult with higher level expertise as needed.
• Expected to be fully proficient in the area of expertise.
• Fabricate and assemble MCL components and assemblies. Including: creating, understanding and analyzing data from CAD drawings and other documents for Government specifications to determine feasibility of a design or application.
• Build innovative components to be installed, operated, and maintained in systems and fixtures for MCL simulations.
• Operate and maintain all welding equipment and performing TIG, MIG, acetylene/oxygen and arc welding on alloys, carbon steel, stainless steel, cast steel and aluminum to close tolerances and in close proximity to aircraft and other test items located in an environmental test chamber.
• Provide support for the fabrication of complex test fixtures to precise specifications including research and analyze data to determine feasibility of a design or application.
• Fabricate innovative components to be installed, operated, and maintained in systems and fixtures for climatic simulations.
• Support the design, fabrication, and installation of controls, machines, valves, pumps, and other pieces of equipment in support of the operations throughout the facility.
• Perform sheet metal work and operate and maintain all shop equipment.
• Provide Senior Welding support to plan, design, fabricate, modify, and install test support fixtures or special unique tooling and prototype equipment.
• Perform technical feasibility studies of mechanical and welding modifications to existing environmental test equipment and systems.
• Conduct analysis as needed to propose solutions, corrections, and improvements for operation and maintenance of plant equipment to include the interpretation of blueprints and piping schematics.
• Perform field measurements on aircraft and other test items using precision instruments to engineer and fabricate tie-downs, restraints, and other specialty items.
• Evaluate the effects of mechanical and welding modifications on equipment performance.
• Understand structural loads, to calculate size requirements in the fabrication of hardware, and to understand the principles of metallurgy.
• Operate machine shop equipment and machine metals to close tolerances to include milling, cutting, drilling, and tapping a variety of materials, including ferrite and aluminum-based materials.
• Conduct field measurements on plant equipment, aircraft, supporting structural equipment, and a variety of test items for welding fabrication when engineering drawings or blueprints may not be available.
• Conduct qualitative assessments and analysis to determine the impact of various welding techniques on material suitability, structural design, and structural integrity.
• Troubleshoot, repair, install and align various equipment used in the operation and maintenance of plant equipment.

Job Requirements

OTHER DUTIES: Provide input to technical specifications for procurement of components and subsystems to meet task requirements. Additional duties may be assigned to support contract/mission support requirements in job related areas.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Must have 5 years of welding experience with demonstrated proficiency in pipe welding as well as structural welding. Must have 5 years’ experience in general fabrication. Must be able to read blueprints. Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a forklift license.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Supports E-OMS operational objectives. Observes company Quality, Safety, Environmental, Security and Administrative policies; supports Process Improvement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Works in temperature extremes from -65 to 130 degrees Fahrenheit or greater.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Required to lift loads as heavy as 50 pounds. Works at heights up to or in excess of 80 feet in elevation from ladders or high reach equipment.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.

Reliance Test & Technology, LLC is proud to be an Affinitive Action & Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Reliance Test & Technology, LLC is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination.

All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local laws or protected class.

Reliance Test & Technology, LLC maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Any person with a disability needing special accommodation for the application process please contact Human Resources.

Applicants must currently hold or be able to obtain and maintain the proper US DoD issued security clearance, which requires US Citizenship. Security clearance eligibility may be discussed during the interview phase. Employment and start date are contingent upon the candidate receiving the required US DoD issued interim security clearance.