General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for a Welder II to join our Anniston Team. We take pride in supporting the mission of the warfighter by delivering the best, to the best. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with allies around the world. We are looking for a motivated and creative leader to help shape and support our mission.

GD-OTS offers great benefits effective the first day of employment! Medical, dental, vision, and 401k, among other benefits are available without a waiting period and offered at a low cost to you.

SUMMARY: Welds all types of commonly used metals and alloys of various sizes, shapes and thicknesses, including dissimilar metals such as copper to steel. Operates various hand-welding, flame-cutting, hand-soldering or brazing equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations or seams of fabricated metal products. May set up, operate and/or tend to robots that weld, braze, solder or heat treat metal products, components or assemblies 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES: 

• Joins, fabricates, and repairs metal parts and other weldable material to form permanent bonds by applying appropriate welding techniques.  
• Prepares the materials and set up for a welding device or robot. 
• Welds metal components and parts using specialized equipment such as gas welders and gas torches.  
• Uses electrical currents to create heat and bond metals.  
• Plans work by interpreting blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics.  
• Observes tests on welded surfaces to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications. 

IMPACT OF THE ROLE

• ​​Performs manual tasks according to established procedures​  
• Requires basic skills in an analytical or scientific method or operational process 
• Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods and adheres to quality guidelines 
• Works with close supervision 

Education and/or Experience

• Vocational/Technical Training Degree
• Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education and Experience
• Preferred Discpline/Major: Associate's Degree with Technical degree or equivalent training and experience
• 2-4 years prior experience in a similar position

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Technical expertise
• Planning skills
• Detail oriented
• Manual dexterity
• Welding
• Inspection
• Safety Procedures
• Reading blueprints/diagrams

Travel Requirements

• No or very little likely 

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added, or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee’s at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.