Overview
Sigma Defense is seeking a Welding Lead to supervise welding activities, oversee weld quality, and ensure the structural integrity of mechanical components in a maintenance environment. This contingent position is subject to the successful awarding of a contract.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee welding and fabrication activities involving various alloys.
- Assign work, monitor progress, and provide 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 to verify that welded joints and structural repairs meet quality criteria.
- Ensure all welding work aligns with NAVSEA welding requirements and technical standards.
- Guide welders in 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 implement improvements.
- 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 in maintenance, repair, or modification on aircraft or U.S. Navy shipboard mechanical systems.
- 5+ years of supervisory experience leading welding or mechanical repair efforts.
- Strong background in structural, mechanical, and fabrication-related maintenance.
- Current NAVSEA Welding Certifications for Aluminum, Stainless steel, and Inconel.
- Current Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) certifications.
- Expertise in welding metallurgy, techniques, and quality control practices.
- Experience implementing and managing welding quality control programs.
- Ability to evaluate weld conditions and ensure structural integrity.
- Strong understanding of quality principles related to welded components.
- Proven ability to lead welding teams and ensure compliance with 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 required.
- Formal welding training or equivalent experience preferred.
Benefits
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Insurance
- 401k
- PTO