Location: San Diego, California
Title: Welder/Laborer
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: No
Clearance: Secret Clearance Required

At LBYD Federal, "Large Firm Expertise, Small Firm Responsive", is our motto we live by and practice each day. With the capability to produce high quality designs in a fun, supportive and exciting atmosphere, we recognize our employees are our greatest asset. We offer an exciting variety of opportunities for employees to develop and grow their careers, working alongside diverse and supportive team members to achieve success. We maintain our responsiveness to clients and partners by allowing our employees the autonomy to achieve success.

Along with a competitive benefits package and 401(k) matching, we strive to maintain a 98% employee retention rate, by providing our employees endless growth opportunities. Unique opportunities such as a formalized mentorship program, professional development through North Wind University, a wellness program, celebrating our employees time with us through our employee service awards program, and many others meant to enhance the employee experience ultimately led to high employee satisfaction. Additionally, we strive to support the communities we live, work, and enjoy by taking part in community fundraisers, and volunteering through local and national organizations.

We give you the flexibility to achieve your best work by offering hybrid working options, while fostering a culture of inclusivity, equity and diversity, creating a workplace we feel everyone can achieve success. We take pride in the impact our employees make as leaders, no matter the level within the organization. You will be connected with like-minded, high achieving individuals upon joining our organization leading and participating in the most challenging designs across the world.

POSITION PURPOSE:

Welder needed to help support infrastructure support for the Navy Marine Mammal Program. Their job task consists of duties where they will need to repair, fabricate metal, vehicles, and structures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reading and understanding blueprints prior to starting a project
• Sourcing the materials to be used in the project.
• Measuring and cutting materials to specifications
• Welding materials using the correct materials to join the metals together.
• Checking finished work to make sure that it falls within the tolerances marked on the blueprints.
• Follow and enforce strict safety regulations such as wearing heat-resistant gloves, protective masks, and safety shoes.
• Weld components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work on laborer/construction build jobs such as floating walkways, shacks, sheds, and floating platforms.
• Miscellaneous floating infrastructure repairs (i.e., Brackets, t-hinges, roller brackets for pilings)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Highschool diploma or GED.
• 3-5 Years relevant experience required.

Skills and Abilities:

• * Must be Flexible in switching Job duties from welding to enclosure repairs.
• * Must be able to work independently and as a team player.
• * Must be able to receive plan of day from PM.
• * Keep weld shop clean and clear of welding debris.
• Familiar with welding misc. types of material. (i.e., aluminum, stainless steel, Hot/Cold Roll)
• Knowledgeable with using different types of welding equipment (stationary and portable).
• Understand how to use arc welding equipment to bond metals efficiently and safely.
• Able to follow blueprints and work alone without supervision.
• Must know and understand OSHA regulations for operating and maintaining single weld shop.
• Must know how to work with TIG welding, stick welding, and MIG welding safely and properly.

Special Requirements:

• Must be able to receive their security clearance and pass a DOD background check (history and finances).
• Ability to work around holidays if necessary.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledgeable with welding gasses.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to lift 75+ in weight
• Role may require bending, pulling, pushing, lifting, etc

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work will be performed indoors and outdoors

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline +1.208.528.8718 or use the form to get assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.

Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.