Welder I – FEC

Fairbanks Morse, LLC

Cincinnati, OH


Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What’s your calling? For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it’s the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We’re one of the nation’s leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it’s like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here: https://www.fairbanksmorsedefense.com/careers

Federal Equipment is seeking a Professional Welder capable of performing a variety of welding functions. The individual should be familiar with and capable of using various types of welding equipment. A welder is also required to perform other miscellaneous tasks, as supervision deems necessary.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

  • Reads and interprets blueprints and machine drawings to determine specific welding requirements.
  • Cuts workpiece, using powered saws and other manual tools.
  • Prepares, lays out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications.
  • Tack-welds or welds components and assemblies, using GMAW, GTAW, or other welding methods on metals including Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Monel, Aluminum and Cu / Ni in flat, horizontal, or vertical positions.
  • Brazes or solders metal products, components, or assemblies.
  • Assembles machinery, fabricated metal products, and electrical equipment according to directions.
  • Use various machines and hand tools to accomplish assigned tasks.
  • Maintains logs, records, and reports concerning production, machine maintenance, and product inconsistencies.
  • Maintains equipment and performs basic repairs when needed.
  • Inventories tools, parts, and supplies; contacts materials handler if supplies are needed.
  • Periodically checks products per company policy to ensure quality and uniform completion; resolves any identified problems and alerts supervisor.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Supports quality requirements, including hydrostatic testing, penetrant testing, visual inspection, and dimensional tests.
  • Adhere to compliance requirements, including welder qualifications and welding procedures.

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

  • 2 years minimum experience required.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, quality manuals and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to work independently and troubleshoot minor in shop issues.
  • Be able to read and interpret blueprints.
  • Ability to perform simple shop math, convert decimals to fractional equivalents.
  • Ability to use weld fillet gauges to ensure proper weld size and interpret tolerances.
  • Must be able to identify and measure material using tape measure and calipers.
  • U.S. Citizen

Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match. In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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