Welder

Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What’s your calling? For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it’s the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We’re one of the nation’s leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it’s like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here: https://www.fairbanksmorsedefense.com/careers

Essential Job Functions:

• Reads and interprets blueprints and machine drawings to determine specific welding requirements.
• Cuts workpiece, using powered saws and other manual tools.
• Prepares, lays out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications.
• Execute high-quality welds with precision and attention to detail.
• Apply welding techniques across different metals (Tack-welds or welds components and assemblies, using GMAW, GTAW and FCAW or other welding methods on metals including Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Monel, Aluminum and Cu / Ni in flat, horizontal, overhead or vertical positions)
• Use various machines and hand tools to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Maintains equipment and performs basic repairs when needed.
• Inventories tools, parts, and supplies; contacts material handler if supplies are needed.
• Periodically checks products per company policy to ensure quality and uniform completion; resolves any identified problems and alerts supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as required
• Supports quality requirements, including hydrostatic testing, penetrant testing, visual inspection, and dimensional checks.
• Adhere to compliance requirements, including welder qualifications and welding procedures.

• Perform all tasks in accordance with QA procedures and the company's training program.
• Adhere to company Malpractice & Ethics Policies.
• Cross trains on various positions in the department.
• Ability to train another employee.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Ensures that all safety procedures are followed as stated on posted signs and in Company policy.
• Self-starter.
• Maintain a positive attitude in the work environment.
• Ability to maintain production schedule.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills.

Qualifications, Skills, and Educational Requirements:

• High School Diploma (Preferred) or GED

• 5-7 years minimum experience required.
• Proven experience in aluminum welding and other metal welding methods is required
• Ability to read and interpret documents furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, quality manuals and procedure manuals.
• Ability to work independently and troubleshoot minor in shop issues.
• Be able to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to perform simple shop math, convert decimals to fractional equivalents.
• Ability to use weld fillet gauges to ensure proper weld size and interpret tolerances.
• Must be able to identify and measure material using tape measure and calipers.

• Good motor coordination and manual dexterity
• Candidates should be familiar with and capable of using hand tools. 
• Mechanical background a plus
• Strong attention to detail

Note: This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse Defense.

Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match.  In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled