Machine & Fabrication Welder, Lead
City of Tacoma
Posted: March 2, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Air National Guard Units
Department of the Air Force
Location
Salary
$42.42 - $49.49
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves leading a team of fabricators in an Air National Guard maintenance squadron, where you'll plan work schedules, assign tasks, and ensure projects are completed on time using tools and equipment for building or repairing parts.
It's a supervisory role focused on organizing shop operations and solving production issues.
A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in machining or fabrication who enjoys directing others and has a military background, particularly in the Air Force.
THIS IS AN AIR NATIONAL GUARD MERIT TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION UNIT: 148th Maintenance Squadron LOCATION: Duluth, Minnesota SELECTING OFFICIAL: CMSgt Glen Flanagan, 218-788-7230 AIR NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED Appointment is subject to 2 year trial period IAW EO 14284 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience.
Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position and you may be rendered disqualified.
MILITARY GRADES: Promotable to MSgt/E7 - SMSgt/E8 Your rank must be included in your application. Failure to obtain a compatible AFSC may result in termination of employment.
GENERAL AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Requirements: WS - Experience or training which demonstrates that the candidate can organize assignments for subordinates, estimate material and manpower needed for specific jobs; able to explain manuals and work procedures; and to prepare production records, work records and reports.
Specialized Experience: WS-09 and above - Coordinates work with supporting or related work functions controlled by other supervisors.
Experience or training which demonstrates the ability to use all types of hand tools, and measuring equipment related to this occupational series.
Experience demonstrating the ability to set up and operate machining tools and using hand tools to make or repair parts, tools, gauges, models, patterns, mechanisms, and machines WS (All Grade Levels) - In addition to the journeyman level knowledge, experience which demonstrates the ability to plan, direct, and organize work assignments for lower grade personnel.
Experience which required the review of work requirements and establish priorities to meet deadlines. Experience that provided knowledge of various lines of work performed by this function.
Experience which demonstrates the ability to supervise or the potential to perform such duties as evidenced by the ability to communicate knowledge of general supervisory concepts, and knowledge of shop processes.
Experience in adapting existing equipment and techniques to new situations. Major Duties:
Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list A FABRICATION SUPERVISOR (T32), WS, 3401, 10, 1. Planning. Plans weekly or monthly work schedules and sequence of operations.
Establishes deadlines and priorities based on established general schedules, methods and policies. Determines skills, materials and equipment required to do the work.
Participates in the initial planning of current and future work schedules and development of budget requests.
Provides workload data, estimates, information on staffing needs, and recommendations as the scheduling of projected work. 2. Work Direction. Assigns tasks to be performed.
Explains work requirements, methods, and procedures. Instructs subordinates on new procedures or methods and provides assistance on difficult or new problem areas.
Reviews work in progress or on completion. Makes adjustments as necessary to effectively and economically accomplish the work.
Notes and investigates work related problems and independently implements corrective actions which can be taken without affecting work operations controlled by other supervisors.
Assures that equipment and materiel is available when needed. Coordinates work with other units. 3. Administration. Recommends and participates in the selection of personnel to fill vacancies.
Schedules and approves leave of subordinates. Sets performance requirements and makes formal and informal performance appraisals.
Determines training needs of subordinates and arranges for its accomplishment. Counsels employees on problems. Adjusts informal complaints through discussions with employees and union representatives.
Takes informal corrective action on conduct or performance problems. Initiates proposals for disciplinary action where needed.
Works to achieve the objectives of Government-wide programs and policies, e.g., equal employment opportunity and labor management relations.
Promotes the participation of subordinates in programs such as the suggestion program, cost reduction program, etc. Ensures that regulations governing safety and housekeeping are observed.
Maintains production reports and records. Periodically reviews position descriptions of subordinates for currency and accuracy.
Initiates the detailing of subordinates to positions other than their own.
Initiates or participates in review and improvement of work methods, organizational features, and the structuring of positions to eliminate unnecessary positions and achieve optimum content in those remaining.
4. Performs the nonsupervisory work of the function as needed. 5. Implements safety regulatory requirements. subordinates wear appropriate safety equipment and follow safety precautions.
Ensures that pertinent safety precautions. 6. Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization and command support exercises.
May be required to perform such additional duties as structural fire fighting, aircraft fire/crash/rescue duty, security guard, snow removal, munitions loading and handling, heavy equipment operation, maintenance of facilities and equipment, or to serve as a team member on boards to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.
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