Welder III

The Welder III is responsible for fabricating machinery using engineering blueprints. 

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.   

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

US Citizenship is required due to government or federal requirements.

Depending on the level of position, may require inventory work, which also requires some basic computer skills.

Have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in an occupational function with a direct relationship to weldments fabricated to national or international standards. Experienced in the SMAW, GTAW and GMAW processes for various carbon steels, low alloy steels, stainless steels and aluminum.

Alternatives to years of experience, with supporting documentation (e.g., copies of transcripts or letters of reference specifying earned credit hours of training) may be substituted as follows:

• Two years of post-high school education in welding curriculum and a minimum of six months of experience in welding functions where multiple welding processes and materials are used.

• Able to complete welding qualifications in accordance with NAVSEA and/or AWS standards.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures.

• Checking finished work to make sure that it falls within the tolerances marked on the blueprints.

• Determine the appropriate equipment or method based on requirements.

• Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements).

• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded.

• Operate various powered tools to repair and finish various base materials and weldments.

• Align components using calipers, rulers and other measuring devices.

• Setup weldments and assemblies using fixturing and fixturing tables with clamps and other methods.

• Weld components using manual, semi-automatic and automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead).

• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws.

• Able to use multiple thermal cutting processes, such as plasma arc, oxyfuel gas, and carbon arc gouging.

• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in an occupational function with a direct relationship to weldments fabricated to national or international standards. Experienced in the SMAW, GTAW and GMAW processes for various carbon steels, low alloy steels, stainless steels and aluminum.

Alternatives to years of experience, with supporting documentation (e.g., copies of transcripts or letters of reference specifying earned credit hours of training) may be substituted as follows:

• Two years of post-high school education in welding curriculum and a minimum of six months of experience in welding functions where multiple welding processes and materials are used.

• Able to complete welding qualifications in accordance with NAVSEA and/or AWS standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Sit for prolonged periods of time with continual movement of hands, arms, and fingers for sewing operations. Often handles pieces of fabric that are consistently heavy and bulky. Work involves continuous standing and walking on concrete floors, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching above heads and occasionally working in irregular body postures while sewing. Lifting: This position has a requirement to lift 40lbs. - 70 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.

Work is primarily performed in an office environment, mechanic shop or in the field. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Frequently required to lift, raise or lower objects in a vertical direction, particularly heavy or bulky objects.  Moving objects backward, forward, in or out in a horizontal direction, particularly heavy or bulky objects.  Pulling, exerting a steady backward, downward, upward or outward force against an object - jerking, plucking, wrenching, stretching, towing, drawing, dragging or tugging objects in a sustained motion.  Pushing, pressing against something with steady forward, downward, upward or outward force - shoving, pushing, compressing, squeezing, mashing, packing, pressing, jamming, compacting, or squashing objects in a sustained motion.  Uses hand and power tools. The ability to see and distinguish colors, to visually distinguish shapes and patterns, to accurately sense distances (depth perception), to accurately see objects and detect motion at wide angles (peripheral vision).  Frequently uses the lower extremities and back muscles and moving on foot, particularly for long distances. May have exposure to indoor/outdoor adverse weather conditions. Frequent exposure to noise - workers must wear protective hearing equipment or frequently shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.  Exposure to pollutants or allergens which can adversely affect the skin and/or the respiratory system such as gases, smoke, odors, mists, fumes, dust, chemicals, oils or solvents. Exposure to hazardous working conditions including moving machinery, electricity and/or working in high places.  The job requires the use of protective equipment such as hard hats, respirators, aprons, gloves, special clothing, safety shoes and safety glasses. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

EOE including Disability/Vet