General Welder

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace and security company specializing in advanced technology research, design, development, manufacturing, and integration.

Job Profile

The company is looking for a General Welder to join its team.

Education Level

• High School Diploma (credible)

Work Experience

• Proficient in Tig welding (desired)
• Able to learn new welding techniques (desired)

License/Certification

• Able to provide current up-to-date welding certification (desired)

Duties/Responsibilities

• May require setup and operation of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines.
• Operate power-forming or cutting equipment to work and form sheet metal stock into desired specifications and characteristics.
• Perform soft soldering and brazing as required.
• Plan sequence and determine technique for welding parts and complete assemblies.
• Set up parts and assemblies before welding in accordance with Company requirements, customer specifications, and best shop practices. Use any necessary procedure of OFW, FCAW, SMAW, GMAW, or GTAW in welding ferrous and nonferrous metallic alloys.
• Stamp work is produced for identification purposes.
• Use shop mathematics as required for layout from blueprints, or best shop practices when complete information or tooling is unavailable.
• Utilizing two or more processes, weld parts and assemblies such as light and heavy gauge material, those having areas difficult to access, those subject to high pressure or stress, those where extreme care must be exercised to prevent leaks and cracks, and those which are to be machined to exacting tolerances where overall penetration must be uniform.
• Working to the most rigid weld specifications, perform welding on various surfaces in all positions.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Knowledge of basic shop equipment used for forming, fabrication, and other precision measurable devices.
• Must be able to perform basic Service Mechanic functions with applicable job training, such as: equipment maintenance, testing, repairs, and modifications. Ability to operate metalworking and machine working tools, spray painting equipment, and weight testing handling equipment.
• Must possess complete knowledge of methods and requirements, including welding certifications and safety regulations, necessary to perform the tasks of a welder. Ability to read engineering drawings, blueprints, and customer drawings or sketches, and complete such sketches when information is missing. Ability to apply basic shop mathematics.
• Skilled in the use of computers and ability to learn new computer applications.

Work Environment

• Exposure to heat and bright light
• Often loud and physically demanding
• Risk of burns and fumes
• Wear protective gear
• Work indoors or outdoors

Benefits/Perks

• The benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

Employer’s Statement

Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.