Welder 1

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ASRC Federal Advanced Research is currently seeking a Welder I to support the US ARMY Ground Vehicle Systems Center in Warren, Michigan.

ASRC Federal Advanced Research (AFAR) is a premier provider of technical and mission-oriented services with contracts supporting federal government agencies. Our team of professional management and technical personnel allows us to bring real-world experience to meet the growing demand for innovative solutions to complex military ground vehicle challenges.

Overview:

The Welder will assist in the areas of joining metals, assisting the Government engineers and technicians in the design, development, and fabrication of prototype vehicle structures and platforms utilizing drawings from levels of sketches to full production drawings in order to produce required prototypes.

Duties

• Perform the following required welder-fabricator functions: welding, mechanics, fabrication, sheet metal, assembly, analysis and troubleshooting in the assembly or modification of existing vehicles or platforms.

• Assist in the area of welding ferrous and non-ferrous materials ranging from 1/8" to unlimited thickness using the following welding processes: electric, acetylene, and inert gas shielded welding processes: Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW).

• Use the following cutting processes: Oxy/Acetylene, Plasma, and Carbon Arc Gouging. In the addition the contractor shall perform numerous types of weld joints using flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions.

• Weld various types of armored steel and metal alloys.

• Pass an onsite test to ensure qualification level is In Accordance With (IAW) American Welding Society (AWS) and The Ground Combat Vehicle Welding Code for:

• AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code for Steel.

• AWS D1.2 Structural Welding Code for Aluminum.The Ground Combat Vehicle Welding Code for Steel 12479550.

• The Ground Combat Vehicle Welding Code for Aluminum 12472301

• Possess extensive knowledge in fabrication and welding to create the following:

• Vehicle hull structures and turrets

• Armor cabs for trucks and construction equipment

• Add on armor plates and stand offs for existing vehicles

• Add on armor for wheeled and tracked vehicles

• Modifications of hulls, turrets, cabs and structures to accept new mount on technologies

• Utilize knowledge of inspection procedures and techniques to determine conformance with applicable engineering documentation (i.e., drawings, specifications, standards, etc.).

• Collaborate with other labor functions within TARDEC in developing work pieces from limited information (reverse engineering in some cases) to demonstrate a concept or a principle.

• Capable of standing all day and lifting 45 lbs.

• Follow all safety, regulatory and environmental/hazardous standards IAW ISO 14001.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent, certificate from a 2 year technical school or completion of an apprenticeship program leading to a Journeyman status with certifications in the areas of joining different types of materials required along with a minimum of 3 years related experience.

Clearance

• Must be a US citizen

• Pass a US Government background check

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

Job Details

Job Family SCA

Job Function SCA

Pay Type Hourly