Welder

Welder

Expected Pay Rate: $40 - $55 per hour

Deployed Global Solutions, LLC (DGS) delivers low visibility, intelligent, agile, resilient, and secure turnkey mission solutions that are tailored to meet the global needs of our customers. Founded more than 30 years ago, TriTech Applied Sciences, Inc. (TriTech) is a wholly owned subsidiary of DGS and a leader in providing comprehensive secure and mission critical facilities solutions, including construction, maintenance, and testing of specialized government and commercial facilities. At DGS, we are one team, working together to develop mission solutions – anywhere, anytime.

The Welder will perform welding and fabrication duties involving the cutting, fitting, and joining of metals and other materials. The Welder must have knowledge of metal fabrication processes, including plasma cutting, frame building, frame fitting, and custom fabrication. The Welder will assemble, repair, or modify metal components in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and company procedures, while adhering to established quality standards, safety regulations, and production requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Perform welding operations in flat and vertical positions using appropriate welding techniques and equipment.
• Operate welding, cutting, grinding, and fabrication equipment to build and assemble mechanical structures and components.
• Fabricate new components and replacement parts as required.
• Prepare, clean, and finish weld joints using grinding or other approved methods.
• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications; take accurate measurements to plan work layout and welding procedures.
• Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
• Perform other general construction tasks at a project site, as necessary.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and safe condition.
• Meet production schedules and deadlines while maintaining workmanship standards.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills and Specifications

• Advanced proficiency in GMAW (MIG) and GTAW (TIG) welding processes.
• Extensive experience welding carbon steel using GMAW techniques.
• Proven experience welding steel and aluminum materials.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, including advanced use of hand tools and wrenching.
• Demonstrated expertise in fabrication, including layout, fit-up, and complex welding assemblies.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, equipment schematics, manuals, and work orders.
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry-standard safety practices and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Strong critical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not require the supervision of direct reports.

Work Environment

This job operates in construction environments, inside and outside, in all weather conditions, and in professional offices. The employee must routinely use tools of the construction trades and standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to twist, turn, bend, lift, kneel, climb, and stand. Regular lifting up to 75 lbs. may occur.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position that requires a mixture of travel within CONUS and OCONUS to work at construction sites, to include austere and hostile areas, and work in the southeastern Pennsylvania area. When the employee is not deployed to a construction project, they will report as necessary to a company facility to perform pre-construction tasks. Typical hours are 40+ hours per week. The ability to travel and work flexible hours (including nights, weekends, and holidays) is required.

Travel

Up to 75% required. The ability to travel to job sites on short notice and be away for extended periods of time based on contract needs is required.

Required Education and Experience

• 10+ years of proven welding experience, with experience in industrial and/or commercial welding. Welding certifications are a plus.
• Experience in industrial and/or commercial construction.
• Experience supporting federal government customers while working in a construction environment is preferred.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

• Must have and maintain a Top Secret federal security clearance with eligibility for SCI.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.
• Must be able to travel within the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS).
• Must be able to pass federal contract OCONUS deployment requirements published by the US Government from time to time.
• Must successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) background check.
• Must successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) drug test and motor vehicle record review.
• Must possess a valid driver's license compliant with REAL ID requirements.

AAP / EEO Statement

TriTech Applied Sciences, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, age, marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state or local law.

This policy applies to all terms of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this job may change without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.