Welder

Sierra Lobo, offers customers a full range of professional and technical capabilities, including Test and Evaluation, Systems Engineering, and Advanced Technologies.  We also develop products and processes related to Cryogenic Fluid and Thermal Management Systems, Densified Propellant Management Systems, and Prototype Extreme Pressure and Temperature Systems.  Our customers include the Department of Defense (DoD), the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

EOE/MinorityFemale/Disabled/Veteran

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
• Comply with all applicable safety- and health-related rules, regulations, and procedures;
• Work safely themselves and help their teammates work safely;
• Assist supervisors and managers in identifying and mitigating potentially hazardous conditions; and
• Help the organization maintain a safe and healthy workplace.

REQUISITE SKILLS:

• Experience with government facilities programs desirable but not necessary
• Excellent time management, communication, and organizational skills. 
• Familiarity with rocket propulsion desirable but not necessary – willing to learn.
• A working knowledge of the English language is required. 
• The candidate shall be able to operate in a team environment, and shall have good interpersonal, reporting and communication skills (written and verbal).

• Following Safety Regulations adhering to safety standards and regulations, including OSHA and other local codes. 
• Communicating with Clients/Customers explaining mechanical issues to customers, outlining repair solutions, and recommending preventative measures. 
• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.
• Comply with all applicable safety- and health-related rules, regulations, and procedures;
• Work safely themselves and help their teammates work safely
• Assist supervisors and managers in identifying and mitigating potentially hazardous conditions
• Help the organization maintain a safe and healthy workplace.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The candidate must be able to complete a background check for test complex and facility access.

• Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with state of the art technology.
• Perform welds using arc and T.I.G. welding processes
• Works from blueprints, sketches, and/or verbal instructions.
• Assembles and welds iron, steel, aluminum, stainless steel and other alloys
• Performs welds using arc and T.I.G. welding processes; uses oxygen/acetylene torch and cutting/notching equipment such as bank saw, ironworker, shear and reciprocating saw to cut and fit assemblies
• Determines fabrication, repair, or modification requirements and methods to be followed, laying out and planning assigned work.
• Constructs stand and jigs for weldments
• Troubleshoots and adjusts welding/burning equipment
• Assembles and connects welding apparatus including tanks, regulators, hoses, torches and tips, cables, with feeders and electrode holders.
• Performs other work of related skill.
• May be asked to assist with or complete work in other craft areas.

• Good organizational and planning skills
• Good Communication skills
• Ability to pay close attention to detail
• Ability to take direction
• Ability to operate and service various rotating equipment
• Ability to work with computers
• Ability to work independently but follow specific detailed instructions
• Ability to interface with various levels of personnel in a multi-cultural, team- oriented environment

• All other duties as assigned.
• Prior knowledge of NASA site, experienced with working on government installations preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Lift minimum of 30 pound load up from the ground frequently
• Walk six hours per day
• Bend and stoop six hours per day
• Work overhead with minimum 20 pound load
• Push and pull frequently throughout the day
• Walk up/down stairs frequently
• Stand seven hours per day
• Climb ladders and scaffolding
• Wear PPE gear six hours continuously (steel toe shoes, safety glasses, hard hat, gloves)
• Tolerate extreme cold/heat for three hours continuously