Welder - Fabricator - Mechanical Technician (REQ 315)

Applied Physical Sciences and General Dynamics • Pawcatuck, CT • 5h ago

Overview:

Applied Physical Sciences Corp (APS) seeks a highly skilled and motivated Welder Fabricator/ Mechanical Technician with a minimum of 5-10 years of hands-on experience in welding, fabrication and mechanical assembly. The ideal candidate will hold current American Welding Society (AWS) certifications or military equivalent in one or more of the following welding disciplines, GTAW(TIG), SMAW(Stick) and GMAW(MIG). This is a full-time position at our Pawcatuck, CT facility requiring daily collaboration with our Prototyping & Fabrication Department management team, engineering staff and fellow technicians. The successful candidate will be adaptable, personable, and have good communication skills while being capable of working independently or in a team atmosphere.

APS works on exciting, technically challenging, research & development programs where multidisciplinary teams work closely to address difficult national security needs. At APS you will work in a small company environment where technical and administrative excellence are rewarded, and an entrepreneurial spirit is encouraged. This position will allow applicants to make meaningful contributions to the APS mission.

Job Functions and Responsibilities

Perform precision welding tasks using GTAW, SMAW and GMAW processes in accordance with applicable AWS code, standards and internal quality requirements

Interpret and work from engineering drawings and process instructions

Lay out, cut, form, and prepare materials for welding (aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel) using shop equipment such as saws, shears, grinders, drill presses, etc.

Fabricate, fit, and assemble structural frames, mechanical components, brackets, fixtures, and custom proto@type assemblies to tight tolerances

Conduct tack-up, fit-up, and final welding of complex assemblies while ensuring dimensional accuracy and structural integrity

Inspect welds and fabricated assemblies using measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, squares, dial indicators, height gauges) to verify compliance with drawings and specifications

Perform precision mechanical assembly including installation of bearings, bushings, shafts, fasteners, O-ring seals, actuators, and delicate electronic equipment

Support installation, testing, and functional validation of fabricated mechanical systems as required

Collaborate daily with shop management, lead technicians and possibly engineering to troubleshoot design challenges, improve design-for-manufacture, and support proto@type refinement for improved efficiency

Perform repair, modification, and rework of existing mechanical assemblies and welded structures.

Maintain welding equipment, fabrication tools, and shop machinery to ensure safe operational condition

Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and QC standards

Document all work performed within assigned work packages and note any deviations from drawings or specifications per our QMS

Maintain an exceptionally clean, organized and professional work area in alignment with APS shop practices

Support shop and facility maintenance during times when there is no welding work

Required Skills and Attributes

Proof of active American Welding Society (AWS) certifications or military equivalent must be presented upon interview.

The ideal candidate must also demonstrate or provide examples of above average fabrication precision, mechanical aptitude, and hand/eye coordination

Basic computer skills for email communication, timecard entry and printing of instructions or specs as required

Must be capable of lifting 75 pounds

Preferred Skills and Attributes

Proficiency specifically welding aluminum alloys is looked upon favorably

Experience with lifting equipment (cranes, hydraulic jacks), vertical milling machines, lathes and digital multi-meters

APS, a wholly owned subsidiary of the General Dynamics Corporation, offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and comfortable working conditions. Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a DoD security clearance. Please note, obtaining a security clearance is a condition of employment which typically requires US citizenship and a thorough background investigation.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and application online at www.aphysci.com, fax them to 860-495-1744, Attn: Human Resources, or mail to the company address. Please reference the requisition number and title of the position in the subject line of your submission.

EOE: Vet/Disability

Invitation to Self-IdentifyIn keeping with our commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Applied Physical Sciences invites all applicants to self-identify pre-offer as a protected veteran and/or an individual with a disability.

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Job Category: Fabrication

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: Pawcatuck CT

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