Welder 2

The Prototyping Manufacturing and Integration Division (PMID) of Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc., has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Welder 2 working on-site in our Madison, AL facility. The Welder 2, under general supervision, capable of performing all jobs including the most complex. Welds metal parts together, using both gas welding and any combination of arc welding processes, performs related tasks such as thermal cutting and grinding, repairs broken or cracked parts, fills holes, positions, and clamps together components of fabricated metal products preparatory to welding.The Staff Welder 2 must have strong experience in welding, reading and interpreting blueprints, metal cutting, deburring, and fabrication. Will manufacture detailed parts and assemblies from blueprints, sketches, drawings, and verbal instructions using a variety of tools and equipment and especially the joining of metals by welding or brazing. Welders assist engineers and senior staff members in all aspects of building prototype systems. Must be proficient in MIG welding processes.This position will require a background check and must have the ability to obtain & maintain a SECRET clearance from the US Department of War.Must Haves as a Welder 2:High School diploma (or equivalent) plus advanced training and 4+ years welding shop experienceProven Experience with GMAW principlesMinimum 4yrs GMAW in Steel and Aluminum experienceAbility to welds metal components together to fabricate or repair products, such as machine parts according to layouts, blueprints, or work ordersKnowledge in welding machine set up- GMAW, and SMAWProven experience operating metal removing and joining tools; such as Plasma and Oxyfuel TorchExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExperience in welding metal parts together, using gas weldingAbility to operate metal removing and joining tools to meet tolerance and design specificationAdhere to safety, safety training and practice safety procedures dailyWork requires sitting, sitting for long periods of time, pushing, pulling, standing, standing for long periods of time, reaching, grasping, bending, climbing, stooping, hold and move items with hand(s), multilimbed coordination, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, vision for close and distance and must be able to lift up to 50lbs individually, 50lbs or more with assistanceMust wear all required personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to safety glasses, respirator, safety shoes, hearing protection and hand protection as requiredNice if you have the following but not a dealbreaker:Active / current SECRET Clearance from the US Department of WarAssociates degree in a technical fieldExperience in GTAW**Additional Information**Candidates selected for an in-person interview please note there are two parts to this interview:On-Site Face to Face panel interviewThere is a Welding Assessment immediately after the On-Site Face-to-Face interview. This weld assessment has a time limit of 30 minutes.You MUST bring your serviceable welding gear: welding hood (Shade 10 or greater), welding jacket and welding gloves. Also, bring safety glasses or ARA could provide a pair of safety glasses for the weld assessment. *(If the welding gear in not serviceable then the weld test cannot proceed.)Who is ARA?Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2,200 employee-owners and continues to grow. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.*Learn more about who we are and what we do by going to: ARA offers competitive benefits that address our employees' needs now and in the future. Learn more about each of our benefits at in applying? Please apply by going to for the Welder 2 position. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Created: 2026-04-02