Senior Welding Technician

Requisition Id 14100 

­­Overview:  

We are seeking a Senior Welding Technician who will focus on supporting Research and Development in Materials Joining and related advanced manufacturing technologies.  This position resides in the Materials Joining Group (MJG) in the Materials Structures and Processing Science Section, Materials Science and Technology Division, Physical Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).   

 As part of our research team, you will be involved in research and development activities in materials joining and related advanced manufacturing technologies. In this role, you will support multiple R&D programs related to materials joining and materials processing for a host of R&D staff, visiting scientists, postdocs, and students from the group, the division and other organizations of ORNL. The position requires demonstrated experience and knowledge to operate highly specialized welding and materials processing equipment, such as arc welding, laser welding, electron beam welding and other automated welding systems, as well as nondestructive and destructive weld testing and evaluation. Certification as American Welding Society Certified Welder and Certified Welding Inspector is highly desired.

Major Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Perform experimental welding activities as directed by the MJG group leader and other research staff members using arc, laser, electron beam, and friction stir welding methods.
• Perform processing activities as described above for a variety of metals and alloys as directed by the MJG technician supervisor.
• Perform duties of the Lab Space Manager (LSM) of Materials Joining Lab. 
• Plan, coordinate and execute the research efforts with/for researchers in concert with environment, safety, health and quality (ESH&Q) and craft personnel.
• Maintain equipment, facilities, and systems in compliance with laboratory environment, safety, health, and quality (ESH&Q) requirements.
• Document lab and research activities by creating records, writing reports, and project summaries based on project requirements. 
• Communicate (verbal and written) clearly, provide input and influence research efforts through interactions with researchers (group members, visiting scientists, post-docs, students, and interns) as well as craft supervisors and craftsmen.
• Collaborate with MJG personnel including scientists, technical, craft, visiting scientists, post-docs and students for training and configuration of welding or testing equipment.
• Must be results oriented and work independently with minimal instruction.
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications:

• An AS degree in a science or engineering related field.
• Certified Welder by American Welding Society, or equivalent.
• A minimum of 7-10 years’ work and hands-on experience in performing manual and automatic arc, laser, electron beam, and solid-state welding/joining processes.
• Background in production or research welding and manufacturing in R&D setting.
• Experience working in R&D laboratories.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience performing procedure/performance qualification in accordance with national standards like ASME, AWS and API.
• Certification as American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
• Familiarity with metal-working and melting processes.
• Physical ability to lift billets of up to 40 lbs.
• Demonstrated experience or certification in nondestructive testing.
• Demonstrated experience in destructive testing of welds including bend, tensile and metallographic.
• Demonstrated experience operating furnaces including vacuum, inert, air and reducing atmospheres.
• Demonstrated experience in Gleeble thermomechanical testing, high-temperature mechanical testing, and mechanical testing under high-pressure hydrogen environment.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs.

 Special Requirements:

Letters of Recommendation:

Please submit three letters of reference when applying to this position. You may upload these directly to your application or have them sent to psdrecruit@ornl.gov with the position title and number referenced in the subject line.

Instructions to upload documents to your candidate profile:

• Login to your account via jobs.ornl.gov
• View Profile
• Under the My Documents section, select Add a Document

Physical Requirements:

Work involves various physical requirements and working conditions. As such, a pre-hire physical will be required after offer.

Visa Sponsorship:

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Export control:

This position requires access to technology that is subject to export control requirements. Successful candidates must be qualified for such access without an export control license.

Q Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program.

Benefits at ORNL: 

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain talented people. The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience.

Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.

If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.  UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.