Senior Welder — Secret-Cleared On-Base Expert

Reliance Test & Technology; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance Test & Technology, LLC at Eglin Air Force Base, FL, seeks a Senior Welder to perform MIG, arc, and oxy-acetylene welding on steel and aluminum, plus related fabrication tasks. Work involves following layouts, repairing components, and ensuring quality workmanship under government contracts.

Requires vocational welding training and five years of commercial welding experience; AWS certification may be required. Must be able to pass tests, understand metals, and may hold a CDL.

Qualifications

• Must have completed accredited vocational or military training in welding.
• Five (5) years commercial experience in the welding trade acceptable in lieu of formal training.
• May be required to be AWS certified in various types of welding techniques and materials.
• Must understand metals and their properties so the best combinations can be used to enhance the life of the final product.
• Required to be qualified in various types of welding techniques and materials.
• Functionality with computers and Microsoft products is required.
• May be required to hold a CDL.

Responsibilities

• Welds metal parts together, using MIG, Oxy-Acetylene and arc welding processes.
• Proficiency in welding steel and aluminum essential; TIG welding may be required in some locations.
• Weld metal components to fabricate or repair products according to layouts or work orders using brazing and a variety of arc and gas welding equipment.
• Knowledge of electric, gas, and other welding processes such as arc gouging and applying these processes in prototype manufacturing, repairing, modifying, rebuilding, and assembling various metal parts, equipment, systems, and structures.
• Develops cost estimates and orders material based on project needs.
• Observes welding safety practices at all times.

Skills

MIG welding

Oxy-Acetylene welding

Arc welding

Welding aluminum

Welding steel

TIG welding

Blueprints / layouts

Inspection equipment use

Education

Vocational / Trade School / Military Education

Tools

Gas welding equipment

Arc welding equipment

Inspection equipment

Job description

Reliance Test & Technology, LLC at Eglin Air Force Base, FL, seeks a Senior Welder to perform MIG, arc, and oxy-acetylene welding on steel and aluminum, plus related fabrication tasks. Work involves following layouts, repairing components, and ensuring quality workmanship under government contracts.

Requires vocational welding training and five years of commercial welding experience; AWS certification may be required. Must be able to pass tests, understand metals, and may hold a CDL.