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Armor Welding Specialist / Defense Fabrication WelderWe are seeking an experienced Armor Welding Specialist / Defense Fabrication Welder with hands-on experience welding armor steel for defense or military vehicle applications. This position requires demonstrated work with high-strength armor materials and controlled welding procedures. Candidates must have actual defense or armor-steel fabrication experience; general MIG or structural welding alone will not meet the requirements.ResponsibilitiesWeld and fabricate armor-steel components and defense assembliesPerform GMAW/MIG and/or FCAW multi-pass welding on high-strength and quenched-and-tempered steelsFabricate components such as armor panels, hulls, doors, turrets, vehicle structures, and ballistic protection assembliesWork from fabrication drawings, welding symbols, specifications, and controlled welding proceduresFollow qualified Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)Control preheat, interpass temperature, heat input, fit-up, and distortionComplete welds to required quality and dimensional standardsPerform inspections and address weld defects or fabrication issuesMaintain accurate welding and production documentationFollow all safety, quality, and defense-industry proceduresRequired QualificationsDocumented professional welding background with armor-steel or defense fabrication experienceHands-on experience with one or more of the following:MIL-DTL-12560 armor plateMIL-DTL-46100 high-hardness armor plateSSAB ARMOX 500TSSAB ARMOX 440TExperience welding high-strength or quenched-and-tempered steelsGMAW/MIG and/or FCAW welding experienceExperience working to controlled or qualified WPS requirementsKnowledge of preheat, interpass temperature, heat input, fit-up, and distortion controlAbility to read fabrication drawings, welding symbols, and specificationsCurrent or previous recognized welder qualification/certification relevant to the workAbility to provide permitted examples of previous work, project history, references, weld samples, or photographs when allowed by confidentiality requirementsPreferred QualificationsAWS welder qualification and/or AWS D1.x experienceTACOM, military ground-vehicle, or defense OEM welding backgroundExperience with defense-specific welding procedures and qualificationsFamiliarity with NDT and weld inspectionAWS CWI, CWE, or SCWI credentials for senior or lead-level candidatesLinked, LLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate and embrace differences and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Our goal is to ensure that every employee and applicant is treated with respect and fairness. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to making reasonable accommodations to support diverse needs throughout the hiring process. Linked, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to fostering a work environment where everyone can thrive.
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romeo, MI, 48065, US
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