Sr Welder at GD Ordnance and Tactical Systems Red Lion, PA

GD Ordnance and Tactical Systems; Red Lion (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

GD Ordnance and Tactical Systems in Red Lion, PA is seeking a Sr Welder for the First shift. The role involves welding all types of metals, following blueprints, and ensuring weld quality. Requires 3–5 years of welding experience and a Vocational/Technical Training Degree.

Ideal candidates will have strong manual dexterity and attention to detail, with experience in aluminum, titanium, and stainless steel welding. Join a team supporting DoD and allied projects.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications: Vocational/Technical Training Degree.
• Equivalent combination of relevent education &/or experience.
• 3-5 years prior experience in a similar position.

Responsibilities

• Join various metal parts to form permanent bonds.
• Welds metal components and parts using specialized equipment such as gas welders and gas torches.
• Plans work by interpreting blueprints.
• Observes tests on welded surfaces to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Blueprint interpretation

Manual dexterity

Detail oriented

Aluminum welding

Titanium welding

Stainless steel welding

Education

Vocational/Technical Training Degree

Associates Degree/Technical Training

Job description

Sr Welder job at GD Ordnance and Tactical Systems, Red Lion, PA.

Responsibilities for this Position

Sr Welder US-PA-Red Lion Job ID: 2024-33218 Type: Full Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Skilled Trades Red Lion, PA Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations. We are about supporting the mission of the warfighter. Our products can be found with every U.S. Military branch with allies around the world. We are looking for motivated and creative individuals who want to help shape and support this organization.

The Red Lion Team is seeking a Sr Welder on First (1st) shift.

GD-OTS offers great benefits that are effective the first day of employment! Medical, dental and vision, among a few other benefits are available without a waiting period and offered at a low cost to you.

Summary

Welds all types of commonly used metals and alloys of various sizes, shapes and thicknesses, including dissimilar metals such as copper to steel | Operates various hand-welding, flame-cutting, hand-soldering or brazing equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations or seams of fabricated metal products | May set up, operate and/or tend to robots that weld, braze, solder or heat treat metal products, components or assemblies.

Essential Duties

• Join various metal parts to form permanent bonds.
• Welds metal components and parts using specialized equipment such as gas welders and gas torches.
• Uses electrical currents to create heat and bond metals.
• Plans work by interpreting blueprints.
• Observes tests on welded surfaces to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Vocational/Technical Training Degree
• Equivalent combination of relevent education &/or experience
• 3-5 years prior experience in a similar position

Knowledge. Skills, & Abilities:

• Technicial expertise
• Planning skills
• Detail oriented
• Manual dexterity
• Welding and Fabrication experience (Aluminum, Titanium, and Stainless Steel)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates Degree/Technical Training
• Mechanical background

Physical Demands

• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds.
• May need to stand for long periods of time.
• Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.
• May be requested to work a different shift.
• Other job-specific working conditions: Must be willing to work outside normal business hours as required.

Travel Requirements

• No or very little travel likely.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added, or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employees at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.

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