ENG Tech (WLD)

About AVMAC LLC:

AVMAC was founded by two former Naval Aviation Maintenance Officers, Bert Ortiz and Don Buzard, who collectively have more than eight decades of experience assigned to, or directly supporting, both carrier and amphibious aviation. AVMAC’s corporate staff and leadership team employ many with similar backgrounds and experience, which makes it a highly knowledgeable force multiplier to their customer base. The company prides itself on hiring, recruiting and training veterans as it continues to serve the Department of Defense and the Department of Transportation Homeland Security and commercial customers nationwide. Position Summary: AVMAC’s Engineering Technician (Welder) is responsible to the Director of Maritime Division for performing shipboard welding, fabrication, and repair in accordance with NAVSEA 9090-310, NAVSEA Standard Items, and applicable NAVSEA welding and inspection requirements as delineated in the Government’s Statement of Work. Work is performed primarily aboard U.S. Navy surface ships in support of Hull, Mechanical & Electrical (HM&E) and Flight Deck Aviation Certification (AVCERT) maintenance and may include the cutting, fit-up, welding, repair, and inspection of structure, foundations, penetrations, piping, and associated components.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

AVMAC’s Welder performs the following IAW NAVSEA 9090-310 and NAVSEA Standard Items:

• Perform Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) on carbon steel, high-strength steel, and corrosion-resistant steel (CRES) shipboard structure, foundations, brackets, and piping IAW NAVSEA S9074-AR-GIB-010/278 and SI 009-12.
• Perform Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) on piping, thin-wall components, and non-ferrous materials, where qualified.
• Lay out, fit up, and prepare locations for weld, to include paint removal and grinding; remove defects and back-gouge as required.
• Fabricate, install, and repair foundations, brackets, inserts, doublers, deck and bulkhead penetrations, and stuffing tubes, including removal of unused or damaged stuffing tubes and welding inserts in their place.
• Repair cracked, wasted, distorted, or damaged structure and components as directed, maintaining watertight and airtight integrity where required.
• Perform in-process and final visual inspection of own work, support required nondestructive testing (VT, MT, PT), and complete weld records and documentation accurately.
• Comply with all hot work requirements, including gas free certification, fire watch, and fire prevention requirements, and protect adjacent equipment, cables, and piping from heat and spatter.
• Control welding consumables, including electrode storage, oven use, and issue, IAW applicable NAVSEA requirements.
• Support other trades (electrical, preservation, and mechanical) with fabrication and welding as required to complete assigned work.
• Maintain tool accountability of all personal and company related tools.
• Follow all tag-out procedures, hot work requirements, and welding safety requirements.
• Possess a thorough understanding of all Safety, Tool Control, HAZMAT/ HAZWASTE, NAVOSH procedures related to work assigned.
• Follow all company programs and directives as required to ensure safe and efficient maintenance operations.
• Complete assigned maintenance actions properly, accurately, and on schedule.
• Coordinate with and work in support of respective Ship’s Force personnel, possessing and applying relevant skills and knowledge in support of all Hull, Mechanical & Electrical related maintenance operations. Comply with all maintenance, administration, and operational procedures as established.
• Interpret drawings, blueprints, welding symbols, and technical manuals for work assigned.
• Work independently or as part of a team with minimal direction.
• Report job status, discrepancies, and material requirements to the Lead or Program/Project Manager (PM) in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area aboard ship and at company facilities.
• Travel and support all AVMAC LLC maintenance operations as directed.
• Comply with policies and procedures set forth in the corporation’s Employee Handbook and Quality Control Plan.
• Work, cooperate and communicate, as directed by the PM, with other supervisors, team leaders, and coworkers satisfactorily.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program/Project Manager.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Required:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of three (3) years of welding experience in Navy ship repair, new construction, or commercial marine work; prior Navy Hull Maintenance Technician (HT) experience preferred.
• Current SMAW performance qualification in all positions IAW NAVSEA S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248, or the ability to pass AVMAC’s SMAW qualification test.
• Working knowledge of NAVSEA 9090-310, NAVSEA Standard Items, and NAVSEA S9074-AR-GIB-010/278.
• Proficient in the use of needle guns, grinders, and fit-up tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and technical manuals.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain military installation and shipboard access.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• OSHA 10 preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• GTAW performance qualification IAW NAVSEA S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248 preferred.
• Visual (VT), Magnetic Particle (MT), and/or Liquid Penetrant (PT) inspector qualification IAW NAVSEA T9074-AS-GIB-010/271, or AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), preferred.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• Work may require frequent bending, reaching and climbing.
• May frequently lift and carry items weighing up to fifty pounds and occasionally lift heavier items with the assistance of other workers.
• Work may be performed on top or under equipment in cramped or awkward positions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, and to talk or hear.

What We Offer: (benefits vary based on FT, PT, or On-Call status)

• Benefits offered include Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Employer-paid Life insurance, long-term disability and short-term disability
• Paid time off -including 11 Holidays (8 hours per holiday)
• Participation in the AVMAC LLC 401(k) plan

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. AVMAC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse workplace and affirm equal opportunity for all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable law, including affirmative action for qualified individuals with disabilities and veterans.