Welder Inspector

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position serves as a Welder Inspector assigned to the Maintenance and Repair Section of St. Paul District's Physical Support Branch.

Perform welding duties by means of oxygen/acetylene and electric welding processes.

Inspect (study, examine, and interpret) to locate and identify defects such as cracks, fissures, separations, cavities, etc.

Interpret technical data of various types of drawling manuals, specifications, blueprints and sketches, etc. which contribute to the accomplishment of the job.

Fabricate floating work barges, water tanks, both hot and cold, vats, and equipment, such as fuel tanks, buoyancy tanks, and storage vats.

Processes of fitting work to include position tack-welding, flame and plasma cutting.

Utilize a variety of hand and power tools in the Welding, fabrication, and sheet metal trades to position, bend, shape, or modify assemblies or components in a safe and effective manner to accomplish assigned work.

Interpret and explain repair and inspection requirements.