Welder

Position: Welder I
Location: Saint Inigoes Shores

Clearance Required:

Secret Education Required:
HS/GED US Citizenship:
Required Summary

The MIL Corporation is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Welder I to support fabrication, manufacturing, maintenance, assembly, and prototyping activities for defense, government, and commercial programs located at NAWCAD Webster Outlying Field (WOLF), St. Inigoes, Maryland. Working under the supervision of senior welders, supervisors, and engineers, the Welder I will assist in fabricating, assembling, modifying, and repairing metal components and structures using established welding procedures, engineering drawings, and work instructions.

This position is ideal for individuals beginning or expanding their welding careers and provides opportunities for continued technical development, certification, and advancement within a manufacturing and fabrication environment.

This position currently requires an onsite schedule and is eligible for Compressed Work Schedule (CWS). Schedule is subject to change based on company/contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding, cutting, grinding, brazing, and fabrication activities under supervision.
• Assist in the fabrication, assembly, modification, and repair of metal components, fixtures, brackets, supports, and structural assemblies.
• Read and interpret basic blueprints, weld symbols, drawings, and work instructions.
• Prepare materials for welding by cleaning, grinding, fitting, clamping, and positioning components.
• Perform MIG, TIG, Stick, or other welding operations as trained and qualified.
• Assist with fit-up and alignment of components prior to welding operations.
• Perform grinding, deburring, finishing, and surface preparation tasks.
• Support fabrication shop operations and production activities.
• Conduct visual inspections of completed welds and notify supervisors of defects or quality concerns.
• Assist with First Article Inspections (FAI), dimensional verification activities, and quality documentation as directed. Activities may include fit-up verification, weld inspections, and recording weld parameters.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and shop machinery safely.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas and equipment.
• Follow all company safety programs, quality procedures, and customer requirements.
• Support assembly and integration activities for fabricated products and systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of program and customer requirements.

Travel

Occasional local travel may be required to support customer, testing, installation, or project activities. Travel is expected to be less than 5%.

Required Qualifications

• 1-3 years of welding, fabrication, manufacturing, maintenance, construction, military, trade school, or related experience
• Basic knowledge of MIG, TIG, Stick, or other common welding processes
• Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings, blueprints, and work instructions
• Familiarity with measuring devices such as tape measures, squares, calipers, and gauges
• Ability to use basic hand tools, power tools, grinders, and fabrication equipment
• Ability to learn welding procedures, fabrication techniques, and quality requirements
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding work
• Work is performed in fabrication shops, manufacturing facilities, laboratories, and customer locations
• Position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting
• Exposure to welding fumes, noise, machinery, and industrial environments is expected
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required
• Occasional outdoor work may be required
• Overtime may be required to support production schedules and customer requirements
• U.S. Citizenship required

Desired Qualifications

• Welding certification from a vocational school, technical program, community college, military training program, or similar institution
• AWS certification or ability to obtain certification after hire
• Experience welding carbon steel, stainless steel, or aluminum
• Familiarity with fabrication shop environments
• Experience supporting manufacturing, shipbuilding, aerospace, defense, or industrial maintenance projects
• Experience using precision measuring equipment
• Forklift or material handling experience
• Experience working with quality management systems or inspection processes
• Prior military service or technical military training
• Current DoD Secret security…