Welder

External Description:

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 8 years related experience.

Clearance

• Must be a US citizen
• Active DoD Confidential clearance or ability to obtain a DoD Confidential Clearance.

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.