Welder II

Job Summary

Leonardo DRS is seeking multiple fill time Welder IIs for our Bridgeton, MO facility.  This position will be responsible for fabricating and manufacturing production parts in accordance with sketches and blueprints provided.  The role will also include interfacing with Engineering when needed for various fabrications.

Job Responsibilities

• Understand requirements, possess appropriate skills, and perform various welding processes in all positions on products of all applicable metals 
• Weld with a high degree of proficiency, experience and knowledge, able to meet various codes and specifications including AWS and ASME 
• Know, qualify and perform the following: MIG: carbon steels, stainless steel, and aluminum and combination; TIG: carbon steels, stainless steel, aluminum, and combination; Submerge ARC: carbon steels, stainless steel, and combination; Flux Core: carbon steels, stainless steel, and combination
• Perform material preparation, open set-up and fit to meet process requirements proficiently in all required operations
• Read blueprints, weld symbols and NDE symbols and interpret acceptance criteria
• Coordinate effective communication regarding production processes with other departments such as Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Sales
• Accurately perform visual inspection of weldments to confirm compliance to various codes and standards
• Perform daily and weekly maintenance on all equipment
• Share technical requirements, techniques, safety information, etc. with peers
• May perform aspects of inspection: in-process, final and source; allocate partial points - 3 points in-process - 3 points final - 4 points source
• Must maintain a safe work environment by adhering to all safety procedures including those which govern the handling of materials, chemicals, tools, and equipment (WHMIS)
• Follow written work instructions
• Work under minimal supervision on duties and tasks that are frequently non-routine, adapting procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment to meet special needs
• Proper use of required PPE 
• Serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues
• May assist in orienting and training lower level employees 
• May participate in LEAN Events, “Six S” activities, action teams etc.
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
   

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of welding experience and/or certificate of completion from a trade school in the welding discipline
• Proficiency with MIG and TIG welding 
• Experience interpreting sketches, blueprints and weld symbols
• Experience cutting, grinding, and cleaning metal surfaces
• Understanding of metallurgy, metal tolerances and types of metal (e.g., steel, aluminum)
• Attention to detail
• Ability to resolve issues with equipment or materials
• Ability to walk, sit, stand, stoop, climb, kneel, and bend for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift heavy materials
• Ability to access and work within restricted spaces in and around vehicles when necessary
• Safety adherence, compliant with OSHA and company safety procedures
• Effective verbal and written communication