Welder

BLUSA Defense Manufacturing, a leading defense manufacturer based in Mount Laurel, NJ, is seeking a skilled Welder to join our team. This full-time, non-exempt position offers eligibility for benefits and overtime as needed.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:

Essential Functions:

• 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.
• May be asked to perform other duties as required by business needs.

Competencies:

• Safety-Focused: Emphasizes safety during all workplace activities.
• Detail-Oriented: Exhibits keen attention to facts, specs, etc., to ensure accuracy.
• Physically Capable: Steady-handed and strong enough to manipulate heavy pieces of metal and piping according to blueprint specifications.
• Problem-Solving: Investigates and develops alternative solutions to challenges.
• Time Management: Demonstrates deadline-driven skills.
• Collaborative: Works well with team members.
• Work Independently: Operates effectively with minimal supervision.

Education and/or Experience:

• Intermediate level, 5+ years of TIG welding experience preferred.
• Knowledge of manual and mechanical welding techniques, such as MIG, is a plus.
• Ability to read blueprints; knowledge of metallurgy.
• Basic understanding of physics and engineering to complete structurally sound repairs is advantageous.

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm.

Requirements:

• Applicants must be U.S. persons (natural-born U.S. citizens or permanent resident green card holders).