Job Description

Title: Boilermaker - 3501 - External Only
Function: Operations & Maintenance
Position Type: Regular, Full-Time
Pay Type: Wage
Grade: A21
US Citizenship Required: Yes
Starting hourly rate: $30.24
Location: Mission Support / Aeropropulsion / J6
Internal posting closes: March 18th, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

Open to external candidates only. The selected candidate for this requisition must be available to work any shift and shift determination will be made based on the priority of work at the time the selected candidate is cleared to report to work.

This opportunity is being offered by National Aerospace Solutions, the team selected by the U.S. Air Force to conduct Test and Operations Sustainment at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee. National Aerospace Solutions is a limited liability company comprised of Bechtel National Inc. (as lead company) and Sierra Lobo Inc. with teaming Subcontractors nLogic Inc. and Chugach Federal Solutions Inc. AEDC operates more than 55 aerodynamic and propulsion wind tunnels, rocket and turbine engine test cells, space environmental chambers, arc heaters, ballistic ranges and other specialized units located in six states. Many of the complex\'s test units have capabilities unmatched elsewhere in the United States; some are unique in the world. AEDC is one of three installations which are part of the Air Force Test Center (AFTC), one of six subordinate commands of the Air Force Materiel Command organization and an important national resource.

AEDC\xe2\x80\x99s mission is to conduct developmental test and evaluation for the Nation through modeling, simulation, ground, and flight test. Execution of the mission requires a large team of highly qualified and dedicated professionals from multiple technical disciplines to effectively accomplish the objectives of our test customers.

Job Duties:
Under general supervision, performs metal working, mechanical and manual work in the testing, operating and shop areas of an engineering test facility; prepares test facility equipment for operations; prepares test article for testing, installs test articles and check installations; troubleshoots equipment, test articles, and installations in case of malfunctions; operates plant equipment during tests; assist in tests; removes test articles after tests; installs and maintains heavy ducting systems, heat exchangers and condensers; accomplishes maintenance and servicing work required to place and keep test facility equipment in operation; uses a wide variety of hand and powered tools, powered equipment, measuring and testing equipment; instructs less experienced lower grade craftsmen. It is a condition of employment to wear company issued PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy. Performs other duties as required.

Supplementary Functions: Participation in functional specific safety training.

Basic Qualifications:
Educational Equivalent: Must possess High School Diploma or equivalent.

Specific Knowledge or Experience: Four (4) years of progressive layout, industrial boiler making and metal fabricating work involving fabrication and erection of heavy ducting; layout and fabrication and other metal work similar to that to be accomplished in test facilities. Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance and maintain access to the AEDC local area computer network.

Pre-employment Welding Tests: Must be able to successfully complete and maintain Welder Performance Qualification tests in accordance with ASME Section IX: 1/2\xe2\x80\x9d carbon steel plate (A36) SMAW (E7018) double welded. Positions \xe2\x80\x93 2G, 3G, and 4G.
All test coupons will be evaluated by radiography in accordance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX, Welding and Brazing Qualifications.
Licenses/Certifications: Valid State Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License.

Communication Skills: Must be able to read, write, and speak English well enough to understand, give and take directions.

U.S. Citizenship required.

Due to Air Force Security requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required for employment at AEDC.

NAS is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minority/Women/Veterans/Disabled (AA/EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Applicants with a physical or mental disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to careers@nas-llc.us. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES to this address as they will not be considered for employment opportunities.

National Aerospace Solutions