Welder

Description

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and licensed Welder to join our team for a federal construction or renovation project. The Welder will have experience with structural and/or pipe welding in a construction setting, understand safety protocols.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and welding symbols to determine project requirements.
• Weld structural components using various processes (e.g., MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-core) and materials (e.g., carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum).
• Perform cutting, grinding, fitting, and assembly of metal parts.
• Operate welding and fabrication tools, torches, plasma cutters, and heavy-duty equipment safely and effectively.
• Conduct visual and quality inspections of welds and joints to meet code and contract specifications.
• Follow job-specific welding procedures (WPS) and safety plans.
• Maintain daily time logs for Davis-Bacon certified payroll (WH-347).
• Adhere to OSHA and site-specific safety guidelines and participate in toolbox talks and inspections.

• Work closely with foremen, engineers, and other trades to meet construction schedules.

Basic Qualifications

• TS/SCI w/ Poly Clearance is required
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a welder in commercial or industrial construction.
• Proficient in structural welding and/or pipe welding using at least one major process (SMAW, FCAW, GTAW, GMAW).
• Ability to pass weld tests in accordance with AWS or ASME standards.
• Familiarity with reading fabrication drawings and layout work.
• Reliable transportation and availability for full project duration.
• Willingness to work in varied environments (outdoors, heights, confined spaces, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Current welding certifications (AWS D1.1, D1.5, ASME IX, etc.).
• Experience working on federally funded, military, or public infrastructure projects.

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.

Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don't wear capes (they're a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for "how it's always been done."

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Descrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.