FRA Generator Shop Welder - Fabricator and Painter

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Field Service and Support

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Blueprints, Metal Fabrication, Welding, Welding Machines

Certifications:

None

Experience:

3 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Welder, Fabricator, and Painter – Military & Commercial Generator Systems 

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Generator Shop Welder, Fabricator, and Painter is responsible for performing welding, metal fabrication, and painting operations on military and commercial generator systems. This includes fabrication of custom panels and enclosures from stock metal, structural repair of generator housings, corrosion prevention, and application of military-grade coatings such as CARC. The technician directly supports equipment overhaul, modification, and readiness operations. 

HOW THIS ROLE WILL MAKE AN IMPACT 

• Performs MIG, TIG, and Stick welding on generator housings, frames, and structural components. 

• Fabricates custom metal panels, access covers, and reinforcements from raw stock. 

• Reads and interprets drawings, blueprints, technical manuals, and fabrication schematics. 

• Conducts structural repair including crack removal, reinforcement, and metal surface restoration. 

• Prepares surfaces for coating using sanding, grinding, chemical cleaning, or abrasive blasting. 

• Applies primers, corrosion inhibitors, and CARC coatings to generator components. 

• Ensures paint application meets thickness, curing, environmental, and quality standards. 

• Supports generator modifications through custom-fabricated brackets and mounting points. 

• Adheres to OSHA, EPA, Army, and military welding/fabrication/paint standards. 

• Documents all work performed following quality assurance and maintenance procedures. 

TOOLS AND TEST EQUIPMENT 

• Welding systems: MIG, TIG, Stick welders with appropriate torches and shielding gas equipment. 

• Metal cutting tools: plasma cutter, oxy-acetylene torch, grinders, cutoff wheels, and shears. 

• Fabrication tools: drill press, metal brake, rollers, clamps, vises, hammers, and layout tools. 

• Surface prep equipment: abrasive blasting systems, sanders, wire wheels, needle scalers. 

• Paint equipment: HVLP sprayers, pressure-pot sprayers, CARC-compliant spray guns. 

• Measurement tools: calipers, weld gauges, squares, angle finders, and measuring tapes. 

• Inspection tools: straightedges, mirrors, flashlights, profile gauges, and weld inspection tools. 

• PPE: welding hood, gloves, leathers, respirators, safety glasses, face shields, hearing protection. 

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED 

• HS Diploma or equivalent; welding certifications preferred. 

• 3+ years of welding, fabrication, or industrial painting experience. 

• Skilled in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding on carbon steel and aluminum. 

• Experience fabricating metal components and structures from raw stock. 

• Knowledge of CARC coating systems and industrial painting standards. 

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical manuals. 

• Strong safety awareness including PPE, ventilation, and hazardous material requirements. 

• Ability to work independently in field or shop environments. 

• Active U.S. Secret clearance; ability to deploy worldwide as required. 

• Able to stand and sit for extended periods 

• Able to lift 40 pounds  

• Valid US drivers Licenses required 

• Must attend and pass all medical requirements as part of the CRC deployment center process 

CERTIFICATIONS 

• AWS D1.1 / D1.2 or equivalent welding certification (obtainable). 

• CARC Paint Certification (obtainable). 

• Respirator Fit Test & HAZMAT/HAZCOM training. 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT 

Work is conducted in generator repair shops, fabrication bays, or field environments with exposure to welding fumes, paint vapors, abrasive blasting media, noise, heat, and heavy equipment. Required PPE includes welding helmet, gloves, respirators, leathers, and safety eyewear. Must comply with OSHA, EPA, Fire Regulations, host-nation requirements, and all applicable Army and company policies. 

The likely salary range for this position is $70,658 - $80,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.Total compensation for international positions varies by tax, social security, and immigration statuses, as well as location. Generally, an international assignment may include allowances, premium uplifts, and/or relocation or transportation benefits, above base salary range noted.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

10-25%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

International

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at

gdit.com/tc.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans