Welding Technician

Position Summary
The Welding Technician is responsible for performing precision welding in a high mix, low volume manufacturing environment supporting products critical to the national defense industrial base. This position specializes in welding heat-resistant super alloys (HRSA), carbon steel, stainless steel, nickel alloys, copper alloys, and other difficult-to-weld materials while ensuring compliance with stringent customer and NAVSEA requirements.

The Welding Technician supports the development and execution of Cogitic's welding program by performing complex welding operations, maintaining welding procedures and records, assisting with welding process improvements, and collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, Mission Assurance, and Quality to deliver defect-free, mission-critical components. Success is measured by quality workmanship, compliance with welding standards, on-time completion of work, and continuous improvement of welding capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform precision welding on carbon steel, stainless steel, nickel alloys, copper alloys, and other specialty materials using GTAW, GMAW, Tip Tig, brazing, and other approved welding processes.
• Fabricate, repair, clad, and hardface complex components while meeting customer specifications and quality requirements.
• Set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot welding equipment and support tools.
• Develop, maintain, and support Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) in accordance with NAVSEA requirements.
• Interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, specifications, and NAVSEA technical publications.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Mission Assurance, and Quality to ensure welding requirements are understood and executed correctly.
• Maintain welding logs, training records, inspection records, and other required documentation.
• Support development and continuous improvement of Cogitic's welding program, procedures, and workmanship standards.
• Assist with recurring customer welding audits and support compliance with applicable customer and regulatory requirements.
• Support future expansion of in-house welding capabilities, including robotic welding and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) processes.
• Identify welding issues, recommend corrective actions, and support continuous process improvements.
• Maintain compliance with company safety policies, OSHA regulations, welding safety requirements, and proper use of PPE.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on welding experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience welding carbon steel, stainless steel, nickel alloys, copper alloys, and heat-resistant super alloys (HRSA).
• Proficiency with GTAW (TIG), GMAW (MIG), Tip Tig (Hot Wire TIG), and brazing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, welding symbols, and technical specifications.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to producing defect-free work.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification preferred.
• Experience with NAVSEA technical publications and military welding requirements preferred.
• Experience with robotic welding systems preferred.
• Experience with Non-Destructive Testing (NDT); ASNT Level II certification preferred.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance preferred.