Sigma Defense

Overview

Sigma Defense is seeking a Welding Lead responsible for supervising welding activities, overseeing weld quality, and ensuring the structural integrity of mechanical components in a maintenance environment. This role provides technical leadership and enforces quality standards while ensuring compliance with metallurgical, procedural, and safety expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee welding and fabrication activities involving aluminum, stainless steel, Inconel, and other specialized alloys.
• Assign work, monitor progress, and provide hands-on technical guidance to welders and mechanics.
• Ensure compliance with approved procedures, specifications, and safety requirements.
• Implement and maintain a robust welding quality control program.
• Conduct inspections and verify that welded joints and structural repairs meet required criteria.
• Align all welding work with current NAVSEA welding requirements and applicable technical standards.
• Guide welders in the use of proper welding techniques and equipment settings.
• Identify metallurgical defects and implement corrective actions.
• Utilize NDT certifications to perform or oversee inspections and verify weld soundness.
• Maintain accurate documentation of NDT results and inspection records.
• Identify quality issues related to welding processes and procedures.
• Lead root-cause analyses and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Recommend and develop improvements to welding procedures and quality control measures.
• Enforce welding safety protocols and conduct safety checks on equipment.
• Provide training, mentoring, and certification support to welders and maintenance personnel.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience performing maintenance, repair, or modification on aircraft or U.S. Navy shipboard mechanical systems.
• 5+ years of concurrent supervisory experience leading welding or mechanical repair efforts.
• Strong background in structural, mechanical, and fabrication-related maintenance.
• Must possess current NAVSEA Welding Certifications for Aluminum, Stainless steel, and Inconel.
• Must possess current Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) certifications.
• Expertise in welding metallurgy, welding techniques, and weld quality control practices.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and managing welding quality control programs.
• Ability to evaluate weld conditions, identify defects, and ensure structural integrity.
• Strong understanding of quality principles and their application to welded components.
• Proven ability to lead welding teams and ensure compliance with welding standards.
• Strong documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with quality assurance personnel and engineers.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Formal welding training or completion of recognized welding programs is preferred.

Benefits

• Dental
• Vision
• Health Insurance
• 401k
• PTO