Description

FN America, LLC is a U.S. subsidiary of FN Herstal, S.A., a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-quality, reliable firearms for military, law enforcement and commercial customers worldwide. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia with manufacturing operations in Columbia, South Carolina, FN America is passionately committed to providing its customers with a portfolio of FN-branded products, training and support services that enhance user performance and safeguard their lives. For more information, visit us at or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Position Summary

The Welder performs work necessary to weld, prepare, fixture, clean, grind, and inspect production parts to meet Technical Data Package (TDP) standards.

Job Duties

• Welds metal components together to fabricate or repair products.
• Interprets layouts, blueprints, operation control sheets, work orders, and rough sketches.
• Reworks and repairs broken or cracked parts, fills holes, and increases size of metal parts.
• Performs advanced robotic adjustments to include basic programming modifications.
• Operates manual welder within guidelines.
• Performs metal finishing operations to smooth seams, joints, or burred surfaces using files, portable grinder, buffer, or other applicable tools.
• Inspects assemblies and installation for conformance with specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, scales, micrometers, and gages. Also visually inspects welds to determine acceptance based on referenced criteria.
• Assists in the training of team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.

Experience Requirements

One year of welding experience or a combination of experience/welding classes is required. A welding certificate will be accepted in lieu of experience.

Skills and Competencies

All FN America employees are expected to demonstrate accountability, collaboration, communication, customer focus, and innovation. Additional requirements of this position include:

• Ability to pass qualification for all manual welding with both gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) and gas metal arc welding GMAW.
• Ability to pass qualification for the automated (robot) GMAW process as Welding Operator.
• Proficiency in basic math.
• Ability to read and interpret component drawings and basic welding symbols.
• Ability to operate both manual and electronic measuring equipment to determine acceptance to referenced drawing requirements.
• Practical understanding of metal working equipment, inspection equipment, and computer operation.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Tools

N/A

Licenses/Certifications

Welding certification highly desired.

Working Conditions

Typical manufacturing environment with exposure to loud noises, toxic chemicals, and dangerous machinery when on the plant floor.

Must be able to frequently lift 25 pounds unassisted.

All FN America employees have a responsibility to participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace and to comply with instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others.

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status

FN America, LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email HR@FNAmerica.com or call: 803-736-0522. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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