SENIOR WELDING FABRICATION FIELD ENGINEER

Senior Welding Fabrication Field Engineer; Salary TBD

Exempt; Regular Full-time

McKinley Climatic Laboratory (MCL) / Eglin AFB, FL - On Site

Provide senior level support for fabrication of complex test fixtures to precise specifications including research and data analysis to determine feasibility of a design or application, and fabricate innovative components to be installed, operated, and maintained in fixtures/systems for climatic simulations. This support includes field engineering to plan, design, fabricate, modify, and install test support fixtures or special unique tooling and prototype equipment. The candidate must have a detailed working knowledge of mechanical fabrication work as it relates to welding and/or machining.

• Works independently in nearly all cases with rare need to consult with higher level expertise or outside personnel on problems of exceptional difficulty.
• Accomplish work at a level of difficulty often associated with degreed engineers.
• Provides senior level expertise to resolve moderately to very challenging problems in the area of responsibility.
• Operate and maintain equipment, air make-up equipment, aircraft tie-down and exhaust ducting, and many other miscellaneous pieces of equipment throughout the facility.
• Design, fabricate, and install controls, machines, valves, pumps and other pieces of equipment in support of the operations throughout the facility.
• Perform technical feasibility studies of welding modifications to existing environmental test equipment and systems.
• Conduct engineering analysis needed to propose solutions, corrections, and improvements for operation and maintenance of plant equipment to include the interpretation of blueprints and piping schematics.
• Perform field measurements on aircraft and other test items using precision instruments to engineer and fabricate tie-downs, restraints, and other specialty items.
• Evaluate the effects of welding modifications on equipment performance.
• Understand structural loads, to calculate size requirements in the fabrication of hardware, and to understand the principles of metallurgy.
• Conduct field measurements on plant equipment, aircraft, supporting structural equipment, and a variety of test items for welding fabrication when engineering drawings or blueprints may not be available.
• Conduct qualitative assessments and engineering analysis to determine the impact of various welding techniques on material suitability, structural design, and structural integrity.
• Operate and maintain all welding equipment and performing TIG, MIG, acetylene/oxygen and arc welding on alloys, carbon steel, stainless steel, cast steel and aluminum to close tolerances and in close proximity to aircraft and other test items located in an environmental test chambers.
• Provide technical specifications for procurement of components and subsystems to meet task requirements.
• Provide technical oversight of MCL Fabrication team.

Job Requirements

Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor as necessary to support contract/mission support requirements in job-related areas.

Candidate must have and maintain a forklift license.The candidate must have a detailed working knowledge of mechanical fabrication work as it relates to welding and/or machining. This position requires 8 -10 years of fabrication and/or welding experience. Must have or be able to obtain a welding certification from an American Welder Society Accredited Test Facility. SolidWorks certification or experience is desired but not required.

Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Supports E-OMS operational objectives. Observes company Quality, Safety, Environmental, Security and Administrative policies; supports Process Improvement.

Works in temperature extremes from -65 to 130 degrees Fahrenheit. Works at heights up to 70 feet in elevation from ladders or high reach equipment.

Lifts loads as heavy as 75 pounds.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.