Shop Technician

Defense Engineering Services; Ladson (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense engineering service provider in Ladson, SC is seeking a Shop Technician responsible for executing prototype shop work, including machining, fabrication, and welding. The ideal candidate should have 1-4 years of relevant experience in welding and must possess a high school diploma or GED. This role supports project teams and requires knowledge of military standards. Commitment to safety and quality is essential. Certification in welding may be required upon employment.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of experience in electric arc, gas shielded arc, and gas welding.
• Proficient in various welding techniques on metals and alloys.
• Must complete certification upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain tooling and shop equipment.
• Support project tasks to ensure on-time job delivery.
• Collaborate with engineers to solve complex problems.
• Ensure knowledge of prototype shop safety procedures.
• Assist in maintaining inventory of supplies and materials.

Skills

Welding proficiency in various positions

Knowledge of military standards and specifications

Ability to obtain security clearance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Welders

Mills

Lathes

Heavy equipment

Press brakes

Job description

Overview

At DES, we are a team of innovators who share a passion for critical thinking, inventing, and designing. We are committed to excellence in delivering technical solutions, research and development, prototype fabrications, small-batch / low-rate product manufacturing, technical analyses utilizing modeling and simulation tools, and test services for projects of all sizes. Our capabilities include mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineering, requirements-based systems engineering design and development, design for manufacturing and sustainment, human factors engineering, and formal risk | opportunity management.

The Shop Technician is responsible for the execution of prototype shop work. This role will report to the Engineering Project Manager and support project teams with machining, fabrication and welding, and other required project tasks. The Shop Technician will offer suggestions and solutions through collaboration with engineering to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain tooling and shop equipment including, but not limited to, welders, mills, lathes, lifts, heavy equipment, press brakes, and more.
• Support project work and shop tasks to maximize efficiency and ensure job delivery on time, with full commitment to quality.
• Work collaboratively with other technicians as well as designers, engineers, and outside resources to solve complex problems.
• Demonstrate and ensure knowledge of prototype shop safety procedures for shop and individual tool use.
• Aid in the troubleshooting and modification of elements to resolve any design issues.
• Assist in maintaining an adequate inventory of supplies and materials.
• Participate in the shop area and equipment maintenance to keep the area clean, orderly, and safe.
• Contribute to team effort by performing other assigned duties as needed.

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of military standards and specifications, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and Department of Defense (DoD) procurement policies and procedures is preferred.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.

Qualifications and Requirements

• One to four (1-4) years of experience, to include: electric arc, gas shielded arc, and gas welding. Proficient at welding as follows: executing welds in all positions, with all types of metals and alloys, in various shapes including pipes, structural forms, plates, sheet metal, bar stock, machinery and equipment. Certification and experience may not be required but must be completed upon employment.
• High School Diploma or GED.

DES is a federal contractor working on specific government contracts that require employees to be US Citizens.

DES is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. DES recognizes the value of diversity and is committed to inclusion in our workplace. Additionally, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals in all employment practices, including but not limited to, recruitment, selection, hiring, employment, assignment, reassignment, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and any other personnel action or benefit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, non-binary gender designations, age, national origin, disability or handicap, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation, genetic information, status as a member or veteran of the uniformed services, citizenship status, or any other characteristic or category protected by federal, state, or local law.