Welder- Fort Hood, TX

Welder
📍 Fort Hood, TX 📌 Full-Time | On-site | Position Contingent Upon Award

We're seeking a mission-focused Welder to support the repair and sustainment of armored military vehicles. In this hands-on role, you'll weld, cut, solder, and braze a variety of military-grade materials - including aluminum armor - while strictly adhering to U.S. Army procedures and AWS welding codes. Your expertise will directly contribute to combat readiness and fielding support for U.S. and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Repair defects in welds and armor steel castings on military vehicles.

• Weld a range of materials, including aluminum armor, using pulse and stick welding techniques.

• Perform cutting, soldering, and brazing tasks in accordance with U.S. Army standards.

• Follow all U.S. Army welding procedures, safety guidelines, and technical regulations.

• Conduct weld inspections to ensure quality and compliance with AWS code standards.

• Qualify welds for non-ballistic structures per AWS specifications.

• Collaborate with maintenance and fielding teams to support sustainment missions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Security:

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must successfully complete a government suitability determination prior to employment.

Must meet qualifications for Welder, Combination, Maintenance (Occupation Code 23960).

Essential Knowledge & Skills:

• 5+ years of welding experience on military vehicles or armored ground combat platforms.

• Skilled in pulse welding, stick welding, soldering, and brazing operations.

• Familiarity with U.S. Army welding procedures, technical manuals, and protocols.

• Proficient in interpreting welding blueprints and weld symbols.

• Knowledge of AWS welding codes for structural and non-ballistic applications.

Certifications & Licenses:

• AWS welding certification or equivalent military/DoD weld qualification preferred.

• OSHA-compliant safety training strongly preferred.

• Valid state-issued driver's license.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years welding experience, with preference for work on military equipment.

• Experience performing structural repairs to armored vehicles or heavy combat platforms.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Military technical training or vocational welding certification preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift/move objects exceeding 50 lbs.

• Frequent bending, stooping, climbing, and exposure to heat, fumes, and outdoor elements.

• Capable of working in confined spaces or awkward positions as needed.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience supporting U.S. Army maintenance or logistics programs.

• Welding experience on tracked or wheeled combat vehicles.

• Familiarity with TACOM contracts or FMS program support.

• Background in field-level sustainment or depot-level repair operations.

Position Contingent Upon Award:

This position will be filled following the award of a U.S. Army vehicle sustainment and fielding contract.

Application Instructions:

Submit a resume that clearly demonstrates qualifications under Occupation Code 23960 and highlights experience welding armored or military-grade components. AWS or DoD weld certifications should be noted in the application.

Join a skilled workforce committed to operational readiness and excellence in armored vehicle sustainment. Apply today to be part of a mission-critical welding and maintenance team.