Journeyman Welder

Welder (Journeyman)

Location: Webster Outlying Field (WOLF); St. Inigoes, MD

Schedule (FT/PT): Full Time

Shift: Day

Remote Type: No Remote

Clearance: Secret

Description

Hourly Pay: $35.64-43.61

At Altus, we pride ourselves on providing a dynamic and enriching work environment that highly values and recognizes your invaluable contributions. Our strength lies in our size, which allows us to provide stability while presenting numerous possibilities for personal and professional development. Recognizing the importance of flexibility in attaining your goals, we strive to be the ideal partner in helping you achieve the desired work-life balance.

If you believe this is the type of setting where you can flourish, continue reading!

Altus specializes in delivering comprehensive engineering, prototyping, testing, and production capabilities, including design, fabrication, assembly, and compliance support to our government customers. The Welder/Fabricator will be responsible for performing non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity on project articles, components, and support structures and equipment.

We are looking for an individual that can use their Welder experience to add value and make a significant impact as a Welder to NAVAIR for this opportunity.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform as a member of a project work team on project article preparations, modifications, assembly, setup, and teardown using fabrication shop machinery, fabrication, and welding operations to meet project requirements according to approved design tolerances.
• Perform modifications to, or construct, unique equipment, systems, and structures.
• Perform inspection and acceptance checks at project milestones and upon completion of project assignments to ensure technical adequacy.
• Fabricate unconventional, one-of-a-kind items, systems, apparatus, and structures in support of experimental project articles.
• Plan and conduct work from blueprints, drawings, plans, and/or technical publications.
• Perform maintenance, repair, and updates on specialized equipment and systems unique to WOLF operations.
• Perform other tasks as required to support customer requirements.

Qualifications:

• Active U.S. DoD SECRET Security Clearance (Must have interim clearance before start date)
• Must possess a valid Maryland Driver’s License
• High school education or equivalent.
• Formal military or trade school, or equivalent on-the-job training commensurate with duties.
• Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience in welding and fabrication at the Journeyman level.
• At least 3 years of total welding experience must be in Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding operations on 6000 and 5000 series aluminum, with those years within the past 4 years.
• Expertise with precision hand tools and measuring instruments related to precision welding and fabrication.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, plans, and project requirements.
• Capable of leading a fabrication team on project efforts to meet cost, schedule, and technical specifications.
• Capable of developing modifications to satisfy project requirements without jeopardizing safety of operations.
• Ability to work tactfully with professional engineers, technicians, and management staff on all levels of effort.
• Ability to control welding distortion by managing heat input, directional welding, and welding sequencing.
• Capable of welding assemblies within a tolerance of .010"-.030"
• Capable of producing quality welds IAW AWD D17.1 (Aerospace)

Work Conditions:

Conditions will vary. Capable of working outdoors and occasionally from elevated work platforms with a fall protection harness and in temperatures ranging from 0-120. The position will include: 45% standing, 20% bending, 15% reaching, 5% sitting, 5% walking, and 10% lifting. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Overtime is a requirement of this position.

About Altus

Becoming a leader in the information technology industry requires more than just technological expertise. It demands a holistic understanding of systems, a strong drive for excellence, and a dedicated team of certified professionals. Since its establishment in 2004, Altus Technology Solutions has been deeply committed to providing top-quality, performance-driven services and solutions. As an ISO 9001:2015 Certified Information Technology and Engineering Consulting and Services firm, Altus serves both commercial and government clients. With a foundation rooted in integrity, Altus tackles the challenges and opportunities faced by customers by integrating proven solutions with industry-leading practices. To learn more, please visit www.Altusts.com.

Pay and Benefits

Recognizing the significance of pay and benefits in any career choice, we meticulously design compensation packages that align with the value of the work we perform for our customers. Our employment benefits encompass competitive compensation, comprehensive Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, generous Paid Leave, and Retirement plans.

Securing Your Data

Please exercise caution regarding fraudulent employment opportunities misusing Altus' name. Altus strictly adheres to a set of policies during the employment application process. We will never request payment-related information or ask for any monetary transactions as part of the hiring process. If you receive an email claiming to be from Altus, asking for payment-related information or any personal details about yourself or your previous employer, and you have concerns about its legitimacy, please promptly contact us by emailing [email protected].

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Diversity

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, -protected statuses-). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments, or training.

Disclaimer

The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.