Welding Engineer (Entry Level)

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information,

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• Primary Function:\
• Responsible for overseeing and implementation of welding processes,
  
  

ensuring quality standards, and improving production efficiency. This

role involves collaborating with design, production, and quality

assurance teams to ensure that welding operations meet industry

standards and project specifications.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:**

• Help with design, development, and implementation of welding
  
  

techniques, procedures, and applications to meet specifications and

quality standards.

• Oversee welding inspections, testing, and certification processes to
  
  

ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements.

• Manage welding-related aspects of projects, including planning,
  
  

budgeting, scheduling, and coordination with other departments.

• Provide technical guidance and support to welding personnel and
  
  

other departments regarding welding methods, material selection, and

equipment.

• Help identify and implement process improvements to enhance welding
  
  

efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality.

• Train and mentor welding staff on new techniques, safety practices,
  
  

and equipment usage.

• Maintain accurate records of welding procedures, qualifications, and
  
  

inspection results; prepare detailed reports and documentation.

• Ensure all welding activities comply with health and safety
  
  

regulations, conducting risk assessments and implementing safety

measures.

Promote and actively embrace the concept of professionalism, with an

emphasis on quality, commitment, integrity, ingenuity, teamwork, the

community, and the environment. Safety is a deeply rooted cultural value

and it must be promoted and enforced at all times.

• Minimum Qualifications/Experience:\
• Bachelors degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
  
  

Materials Science, or a related field. Minimum of 0-5 years of

experience in welding engineering or a related role within a

manufacturing or construction environment.

• Certified Welding Engineer (CWE) or Certified Welding Inspector
  
  

(CWI) certification preferred.

• Proficiency in welding techniques (e.g., TIG, MIG, SMAW), and
  
  

non-destructive testing (NDT) methods.

• Experience with CAD software, and other relevant engineering tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to
  
  

troubleshoot and resolve welding issues.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability
  
  

to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of
  
  

work.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams, with strong
  
  

organizational and project management skills.

• Other Qualifications:\
• The physical demands and work environment described here are
  
  

representative of the conditions that must be met by an employee to

Successfully Perform The Essential Functions Of This Job. Regular,

predictable, and on-site attendance is an essential function of this

position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals

with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Premier Technology is a federal contractor, as such, this position will

work on government contracts and requires that you are a US Citizen (not

just authorized to work in the US).

• Physical Demands:\
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently
  
  

required to talk, hear, and walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach

with hands and arms and climb or balance. The employee is regularly

required to sit in a stationary position for extended periods of time

while working at a computer. The job may require climbing of ladders

and/or stairs. The employee may occasionally lift heavy pieces of metal,

work wi h arms overhead, torso twist, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee is frequently required to stand and lift and /or move up to

25 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally

lift and/or move weight above 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities

required by this job include strong visual acuity (with or without

correction), color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Long

hours (10 or more) are often scheduled, and job may require overtime.

• Work Environment:\
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly
  
  

exposed to moving mechanical parts, loud noises, tripping hazards,

exposure to sparks, welding arc, and open flame. The employee is

occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne

particles, mild industrial chemicals, inclement weather, risk of

electrical shock and vibration. It is essential for employees to

maintain awareness of their surroundings and when required, wear the

necessary PPE. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

**Benefit Options:**

Medical, Dental, Vision - 100% Employee Paid Coverage

Company Paid Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program