WELDER - TITLE 32

Full Job Description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a WELDER - TITLE 32, Position Description Number PDD1215000 and is part of the KY CSMS, National Guard.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT: Experience that has provided the candidate with the basic knowledge of welding processes. Must have knowledge of technical orders, blueprints and specifications.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 18 months experience demonstrating the application of a variety of electric resistance welding processes and equipment.

Experience using accepted trade methods and a variety of manual welding processes to weld all types of commonly used metals in various shapes, sizes and thicknesses.

Experience using a wider range of metal welding processes to make more difficult welds meeting close tolerance, strength and other requirements.

Experience which allows the welder to devise special jigs and fixtures to hold the parts to be welded. Experience which demonstrates knowledge of several related trade procedures.

Experience which enables the lay out and planning of work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications and work orders.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Resume must have complete dates, work schedule, and/or hours worked per week for both civilian and military employment.

(Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only and unspecified work schedule will result in disqualification.

Each applicant must fully substantiate -in their own words- that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above in detail; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position.

Do NOT copy and paste from the vacancy announcement or the position description. Also, make sure the applicant's name is on every document submitted, otherwise it will NOT be considered.

Major Duties:

As a WELDER - TITLE 32, WG-3703-10, you will perform welding duties using electric, acetylene, and/or inert gas shielded welding processes, pre-heating, brazing, head welding, tack welding, flame cutting, pressure welding, and heat treating.

Use templates, jigs, blueprints, and other guides to repair, modify, or fabricate metal items including repair of light or intricately made mechanical parts.

Make a variety of joints using flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions on light and heavy equipment. Weld or reinforce heavy armor plate.

Perform precision welding on jigs, dies, engineering and automotive equipment. Braze dissimilar metals; flame cut metal to size for fabrication, using regular welding equipment.

Utilize sheet metal tools and equipment to repair and/or fabricate equipment and components. Read and interpret blueprints and sketches. Lay out, position, and clamp work.

Select type of rod and size of tip to accomplish weld. Determine heat necessary and adjust equipment accordingly.

Maintain proper speed, flame motion, tip and angle, and position of the welding flame to produce desired pattern. Perform other duties as assigned.

A more comprehensive detailed description of the position may be found in Position Description PDD1215000 on file in the employing unit or in the Human Resources Office.

Contact the KY HRO Staffing Section via email for additional information, ng.ky.kyarng.mbx.hro-technician-staffing@army.mil.