Lead Aerospace Structural Welder

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career customer-oriented Lead Aerospace Structural Welder to join our team in Panama City, FL. This is an onsite position.
 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead a team of welders and fabricators in support to the US Navy LCAC maintenance and modification program.
• Perform precision welding on aerospace components using TIG, MIG, and other welding techniques.
• Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications to determine welding requirements.
• Conduct structural repairs and modifications to aluminum, stainless steel, and inconel components.
• Ensure all welds meet quality standards and comply with applicable codes and procedures.
• Perform post-weld inspections, including visual and non-destructive testing (NDT), as required.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality assurance teams to resolve technical issues.
• Maintain detailed welding records, inspection logs, and fabrication documentation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 7+ years of experience in welding/fabrications maintenance, repair, or modification to air cushion vehicles, aircraft, or U.S. Navy shipboard mechanical systems.
• 5+ years of concurrent experience supervising welding/fabrication maintenance and repair of air cushion vehicles or aircraft.
• Demonstrated experience implementing, maintaining and leading a robust welding quality control program. 
• Experience in welding metallurgy, welding techniques, and quality control practices
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, welding symbols, and technical specifications
• Experience in MIG/TIG welding of aluminum, stainless steel, and Inconel components
• Must possess current NAVSEA Welding Certifications for aluminum, stainless, and inconel and certifications in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT); or Ability to pass the NAVSEA certification test in NDT and welding techniques for listed metals within first 6 months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Formal Welding training and certification

• Experience working in DoD or military aerospace programs
• Familiarity with NAVSEA, USAF, or USN aerospace structural repair standards
• Prior experience with fabrication of UAVs, aircraft parts, or aerospace systems

Clearance Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship required and an active Secret security clearance or ability to get an Interim Secret before starting

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%
• Needs to frequently move about industrial and fabrication areas, including climbing, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve briefings or technical discussions.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations