Welder - Yuma Proving Ground, AZ

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Performs certified quality welds with ferrous and non‑ferrous metals. Reads blueprints and sketches to perform welds and layouts. Utilizes horizontal band saws, chop saws, track torches, plasma and free‑hand cutting. Material thickness varies from 16 gauge to 8". When and where required, preheats and postheats material. Fabricates jigs to mass‑produce products. Welds with Arc, MIG and TIG procedures. Operates drill press and MAG drills.

Builds items from shop drawings and verbal instructions from a chief or customer. Removes material using air arc and oxy/fuel washing. Performs other duties as required to complete the mission. This position is covered under the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

476704

High School/GED

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have an American Welding Society (D1‑1) Certification in all positions using mild steel, one inch material 7018.
• Must have two years’ experience at journeyman level.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints (metric and standard).
• Must understand the effects of hardening, annealing, and stress relieving on metals to choose proper materials.
• Must be able to cut using horizontal band saws, chop saws, track torches, plasma and free Hand cutting.

• Must pass a pre‑employment drug screening and periodic retests.
• Must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Must work in extreme weather, including summer temperatures up to 120°F.
• Must meet the physical requirements for welding operations as outlined in SOPs.
• Must be capable of lifting 100 lbs. unassisted.
• Must perform frequent squatting, crouching, and stooping.

• Must speak, write, read, and understand English.
• Must have a well‑mannered customer service attitude.
• Must be willing to cross‑train in other areas.
• Must use down‑time effectively for improvement.
• Must be punctual, responsible, and dependable.
• Must demonstrate motivation, initiative, and reliability.
• Must be adaptable, flexible, and able to adjust to new or changing instructions.
• Must follow instructions and company policy.
• Must deliver quality products to the customer and be responsive to their needs.
• Must be safety‑and‑security conscious, complying with rules and policies.
• Must work both as part of a team and independently.
• Must work all shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license without special restrictions.
• Must have dependable transportation and communication means.

• Four years’ experience at journeyman level.
• Familiar with the operations and uses of a press break.
• Experience designing and engineering parts using AutoCAD.
• Experience programming a CNC plasma cutter.
• Ability to fabricate parts from verbal instructions.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must obtain and maintain a security clearance for the duration of employment.
• Must be a current TRAX employee or affiliate subcontractor for internal postings.

Open Until Filled

City:
Yuma Proving Ground
State:
Arizona
Affiliate Sponsor: TRAX International Corp