Uncertified Welder

Job ID: 113130 

The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a 4 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.  

Steel and Aluminum Weld experience neccessary. 

This position will be for all shifts:

• 1st Shift Aluminum Welders (6:00am-4:30pm Monday - Thursday) 
• 2nd Shift Steel Welders (4:30pm - 3:00am Monday - Thursday) 
• 3rd Shift Aluminum Welders (8:00pm - 6:30am Monday - Thursday)

• Responsible and accountable for producing quality work to prescribed standards, with a focus on continuous improvement to meet customer commitments on schedule and within budget
• Follow written work instructions must maintain a safe work environment by adhering to all safety procedures including
• those which govern the handling of materials, chemicals, tools, and equipment (WHMIS)
• Properly use required PPE
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Understand requirements, possess appropriate skills, and perform various welding processes in some positions on products of specific metal types
• Must be proficient in aluminum GTAW (TIG) and GMAW (MIG) process. 4 or more years of aluminum welding experience is preferred. 
• Weld with an acceptable degree of proficiency, experience and knowledge, and meet various codes and specifications including AWS and ASME
• Perform material preparation, open set-up and fit to meet process requirements.
• Read blueprints, weld symbols and NDE symbols and interpret acceptance criteria
• Accurately perform visual inspection of weldments to confirm compliance to various codes and standards
• Ability to weld material thickness of 0.125" to 0.50"
• Ability to weld in 1G, 2G and 3G positions. 
• Basic knowledge of AWS D1.2 Aluminum Welding Code

• High School diploma or GED
• Weld school certification – preferred
• Weld experience preferred

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours. 
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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