Welder (MIG/TIG Aluminum experience Required)

Akima; Tobyhanna Township (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Truestone, an Akima company, is seeking a Welder in Tobyhanna, PA. The role requires proven Aluminum TIG, Aluminum MIG, Flux Core and Steel MIG experience and the ability to pass a government background check, drug test, and physical.

Candidates must be willing to work first, second, or third shift. Responsibilities include welding metal components per blueprints, reading diagrams, performing pre-heating, cutting, grinding, and post-weld tasks, and welding dissimilar metals.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen with ability to pass background, credit, and criminal checks for government clearance.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test and physical.
• Proficient in Aluminum TIG, Aluminum MIG, Flux Core and Steel MIG.
• Ability to work first, second, or third shift.

Responsibilities

• Welds metal components to fabricate/repair per layouts/blueprints using various welding processes.
• Read blueprints/diagrams and lay out work with templates and jigs.
• Perform pre-heating, cutting, grinding, and post-weld inspection as required.
• Weld dissimilar metals such as copper to steel and work in various positions (flat, vertical, overhead).
• Comply with safety standards and pass certification tests as needed.

Skills

Aluminum TIG

Aluminum MIG

Flux Core

Steel MIG

Blueprint reading

AWS certification readiness

Education

AWS D17.1

AWS 17.1 GMAW 1/4 Aluminum

AWS 17.1 GTAW 1/8 Aluminum

AWS 17.1 FCAW 1/2 Steel

Job description

Truestone, an Akima company, is looking for a Welder to work in Tobyhanna, PA. You must be able to pass a government background check (including credit check) in order to obtain a Public Trust, successfully pass a drug test, and pass a physical. Must have actual work experience in Aluminum Tig, Aluminum Mig, Flux Core and Steel Mig.

Candidates need to have the ability to work first, second or third shift if needed to be considered for this position and others on the contract.

Responsibilities

• Welds metal components together to fabricate or repair products, such as machine parts, plant equipment, mobile homes, motors and generators, according to layouts, blueprints or work orders, using brazing and a variety of arc and gas welding equipment.
• Welds metal parts together, using both gas welding or brazing and any combination of arc welding processes, performs related tasks such as thermal cutting and grinding, repairs broken or cracked parts, fills holes and increases size of metal parts, positions and clamps together components of fabricated metal products preparatory to welding.
• Locates and repairs cracks in industrial engine cylinder heads, using inspection equipment and gas torch, may perform repairs only and be required to pass employer performance tests or standard tests to meet certification standards of Governmental agencies or professional and technical associations.
• Using accepted trade methods and a variety of manual welding processes, performs welding duties using electric, acetylene and/or inert gas shielded welding processes to weld various types of metals in various sizes, shapes, and thickness, including dissimilar metals.
• Work is performed in a flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead position.
• Work processes include pre-heating, hazing, bead welding, tack welding, flame cutting, and heat treating.
• Utilizes shielded arc, metal inert gas (MIG), tungsten inert gas (TIG), and silver brazing oxygen/acetylene cutting plasma arc methods to fabricate and repair aluminum, steel and armor plate materials.
• Capable of welding dissimilar metals such as copper to steel.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, sketches and diagrams.
• Applies knowledge of welding standards and how various metals and alloys react to different welding standards and how various metals and alloys react to different welding processes and techniques.
• Welds metal parts and structures that may vary in size, shape and thickness.
• Welders must be able to lay out work, positioning and clamping templates; jigs and other guides to repair, modify, or fabricate metal items for all types of equipment including the repair of light and intricate made mechanical parts which must fit to close tolerance.
• Welds stainless steel and aluminum, where complete penetration/fusion is required and where close tolerances must be met.
• Adjusts machine to penetration/fusion is required and where close tolerances must be met.
• Adjusts machine to permit welding materials of various thickness.
• Work is usually performed on concrete floors or as required on or in equipment being repaired.
• Subject to burns and eye injury when welding.
• Danger from electric shock and falls from scaffolds or ladders, infrared or ultraviolet rays, fumes and gases.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen with ability to pass a thorough background check including credit and criminal check to obtain a government clearance.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and then pass an annual employment physical.
• Proficient in Aluminum Tig, Aluminum Mig, Flux Core and Steel Mig.
• Need to have the ability to work first, second or third shift.
• Must be qualified and certified to American Welding Society (AWS) Standard. certifications as follows:
  • AWS D17.1.
  • AWS 17.1 GMAW 1/4 Aluminum.
  • AWS 17.1 GTAW 1/8 Aluminum.
  • AWS 17.1 FCAW 1/2 Steel.
  • AWS 17.1 GMAW 1/2 Steel.
  • Or ability to obtain above certifications within 60 days from start of employment.
• Capable of welding dissimilar metals such as copper to steel.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, sketches and diagrams.
• Must be able to work standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling and climbing.
• Must be able to work in awkward and cramped quarters.

Physical Demands

• May handle objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be comfortable and able to work in and environment that has constant exposure to dirt, grease, noise, odors, smoke and fumes with requirement for protective equipment such as safety glasses, ear plugs, safety shoes, aprons, gloves, welding helmets, and goggles.

Job ID: 2026-25444

Work Type: On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Truestone, an Akima company, is not just another federal lifecycle solutions contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Truestone, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders

Truestone provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers

Truestone delivers everything from requirements and design to operations, logistics, and support at every lifecycle stage for complex systems and networks.

As a Truestone employee

You will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.