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Linked Professional Services lists this Armor Welding Specialist / Defense Fabrication Welder opportunity in romeo, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Romeo, MI
Armor Welding Specialist / Defense Fabrication Welder
Pay: Based on Experience
Position Summary
We 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.
Responsibilities
Weld and fabricate armor-steel components and defense assemblies
Perform GMAW/MIG and/or FCAW multi-pass welding on high-strength and quenched-and-tempered steels
Fabricate components such as armor panels, hulls, doors, turrets, vehicle structures, and ballistic protection assemblies
Work from fabrication drawings, welding symbols, specifications, and controlled welding procedures
Follow qualified Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
Control preheat, interpass temperature, heat input, fit-up, and distortion
Complete welds to required quality and dimensional standards
Perform inspections and address weld defects or fabrication issues
Maintain accurate welding and production documentation
Follow all safety, quality, and defense-industry procedures
Required Qualifications
Documented professional welding background with armor-steel or defense fabrication experience
Hands-on experience with one or more of the following: MIL-DTL-12560 armor plate
MIL-DTL-46100 high-hardness armor plate
SSAB ARMOX 500T
SSAB ARMOX 440T
Experience welding high-strength or quenched-and-tempered steels
GMAW/MIG and/or FCAW welding experience
Experience working to controlled or qualified WPS requirements
Knowledge of preheat, interpass temperature, heat input, fit-up, and distortion control
Ability to read fabrication drawings, welding symbols, and specifications
Current or previous recognized welder qualification/certification relevant to the work
Ability to provide permitted examples of previous work, project history, references, weld samples, or photographs when allowed by confidentiality requirements
Preferred Qualifications
AWS welder qualification and/or AWS D1.x experience
TACOM, military ground-vehicle, or defense OEM welding background
Experience with defense-specific welding procedures and qualifications
Familiarity with NDT and weld inspection
AWS CWI, CWE, or SCWI credentials for senior or lead-level candidates
Linked, 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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Worksite address
romeo, MI, 48065, US
Who can apply
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