The Prototyping Manufacturing and Integration Division (PMID) of Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc., has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Welder 2 working on-site in our Madison, AL facility. The Welder 2, under general supervision, capable of performing all jobs including the most complex.  Welds metal parts together, using both gas welding and any combination of arc welding processes, performs related tasks such as thermal cutting and grinding, repairs broken or cracked parts, fills holes, positions, and clamps together components of fabricated metal products preparatory to welding.

The Staff Welder 2 must have strong experience in welding, reading and interpreting blueprints, metal cutting, deburring, and fabrication. Will manufacture detailed parts and assemblies from blueprints, sketches, drawings, and verbal instructions using a variety of tools and equipment and especially the joining of metals by welding or brazing.  Welders assist engineers and senior staff members in all aspects of building prototype systems. Must be proficient in MIG and TIG welding processes.

This position will require at minimum the ability to obtain & maintain a SECRET clearance from the US Department of War.

Must Haves as a Welder 2:

High School diploma (or equivalent) plus advanced training and 4+ years welding shop experience Proven Experience with GMAW and GTAW principles Minimum 4yrs GMAW in Steel and Aluminum experience Minimum 4yrs GTAW in Aluminum experience Ability to welds metal components together to fabricate or repair products, such as machine parts according to layouts, blueprints, or work orders Knowledge in welding machine set up- GTAW,GMAW, and SMAW Proven experience operating metal removing and joining tools; such as Plasma and Oxyfuel Torch Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience in welding metal parts together, using both gas welding and any combination of arc welding processes Ability to operate metal removing and joining tools to meet tolerance and design specification Adhere to safety, safety training and practice safety procedures daily Work requires sitting, sitting for long periods of time, pushing, pulling, standing, standing for long periods of time, reaching, grasping, bending, climbing, stooping, hold and move items with hand(s), multilimbed coordination, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, vision for close and distance and must be able to lift up to 50lbs individually, 50lbs or more with assistance Must wear all required personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to safety glasses, respirator, safety shoes, hearing protection and hand protection as required

Nice if you have the following but not a dealbreaker:

Active / current SECRET Clearance from the US Department of War Associates degree in a technical field

**Additional Information**

Candidates selected for an in-person interview please note there are two parts to this interview:

On-Site Face to Face panel interview There is a Welding Assessment immediately after the On-Site Face-to-Face interview. This weld assessment has a time limit of 30 minutes. You MUST bring your serviceable welding gear: welding hood (Shade 10 or greater), welding jacket and welding gloves. Also, bring safety glasses or ARA could provide a pair of safety glasses for the weld assessment.  *(If the welding gear in not serviceable then the weld test cannot proceed.)

Who is ARA?
Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2,200 employee-owners and continues to grow. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

*Learn more about who we are and what we do by going to: www.ara.com

ARA offers competitive benefits that address our employees’ needs now and in the future. Learn more about each of our benefits at https://www.ara.com/benefits/

Interested in applying?  Please apply by going to www.careers.ara.com for the Welder 2 position.