Welder, Maintenance

Overview

Amentum is seeking a Welder, Maintenance candidate out of the Las Vegas, NV area to work independently under the general supervision of the Lead Welder and by oral and written guidelines and work orders. Receives assistance on unusual situations and occasional spot check of work for adequacy and proficiency in performing quality journeyman work. Position is represented by a Union Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• Hourly Rate: $36.76 – set by CBA.
• Benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long‑term and short‑term disability, paid time off, and parental leave.

• Performs journeyman welding in maintenance and repair shops on parts and bodies for mobile industrial equipment, tactical vehicles, special purpose vehicles, river and stream crossing equipment, generators, compressors, electronic equipment, training equipment, and various other metal items.
• Utilizes all welding positions to weld any or all types of ferrous and non‑ferrous materials.
• Reads blueprints, sketches, and modification orders to plan the process and layout project to be performed expeditiously, economically, and effectively.
• Visually or by testing determines metal type and rod to use considering stress and pressure on the repaired item.
• Adjusts flow of gases or amperage of generator for specific jobs.
• Uses acetylene or electric welding processes to accomplish flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead welding.
• Performs tack and bead welding, infrequent heat‑treating, and pressure welding.
• Repairs broken or cracked parts and fills holes and increases size of metal parts.
• Observes all current safety and fire regulations.
• Sets up and utilizes plasma cutting machine, air arc, heli arc, and MIG welding equipment.
• Assists in maintaining adequate stock of supplies.
• Uses MIG, TIG, ARC welding equipment and material handling equipment.
• Prepares necessary paperwork showing labor and supplies used for job orders.
• Performs other related and/or associated duties as required.

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Must be a certified welder.
• Three years of experience in various types of welding and the utilization of welding tools or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Work is generally conducted in a shop environment. Duties may involve the outdoors with exposure to extreme climatic conditions. Lifting up to 50 lbs; stooping; climbing; prolonged standing and sitting; exposure to physical, chemical or biological agents. PPE required in certain areas: head, foot, hand, torso, respiratory, vision, and hearing protective devices. Must comply with OSHA, EPA, Fire Regulations and company work rules.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, ancestry, military status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax‑saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance