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Rothe Development, Inc. is seeking a Welder to support the NBL Operations Contract at the NASA – Neutral Buoyancy Lab (NBL). The right candidate would be able to quickly learn shop operations, the preferences of the shop’s customers, Prior to employment, the candidate must successfully pass a 6G pipe test (non-rotated).

Duties And Responsibilities

  • Welds shall meet quality assurance standards per AWS D1.1/1.2/1.6.
  • The candidate must be able to proficiently lay out or ‘fit-up’, which involves the precise preparation and alignment of components before welding. Correct gaps, alignment, and surface preparation are required.
  • Performs all tasks associated with Class B Welding Certification with minimal assistance.
  • Candidate must have the knowledge to read and fully understand engineering drawings, understand specifications, and perform quality build-to-print fabrication.
  • The candidate must be able to effectively manage time and resources to perform this discipline in a timely manner. Specifically, completing a welding job to meet the assigned budgeted hours.
  • Provides communication and insight to Leads and/or Supervisors
  • Maintain certification(s) and participate in training.
  • Candidate must have the ability to follow written, drawing, and verbal instructions.
  • Knowledge of welding and grinding procedures.
  • Candidate must be a team-oriented individual with initiative, work ethic, diligence, and respect for peers.
  • Accept and learn from performance evaluation of candidate’s quality of products fabricated, adherence to facility safety requirements, and within time required.
  • Ability to operate Material Handling Equipment (MHE) such as forklift and overhead crane.
  • Be proactive in securing the work area by maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
  • Adhere to and integrate into a culture of safety, self-reporting, and be able to recognize hazards.
  • Ability to perform minor repair and maintenance of equipment a plus.


Minimum Qualifications (Education, Skills, Experience)

  • Authorized to work in the United States
  • Education/Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
  • 8-years minimum previous experience welding
  • Certification of welding to AWS and/or ASME codes
  • Must be proficient in welding low to medium carbon mild steels, stainless steels, and aluminum alloys.
  • Welding in the NASA Aerospace industry a plus.


Working Conditions

  • This position is contingent on successful completion of security badging requirements which include but are not limited to background checks, and drug screening.
  • Work Hours: 0730 - 1630
  • The work environment is a clean and highly professional facility with various levels of company and customer representatives daily involved within the shop.
  • Physical Requirements – Sitting, standing, walking, and lifting to 50 lb.


Rothe Benefits:

Rothe offers competitive compensation and a benefit package. Full-time employees may participate in:

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • HRA/HSA/FSA Accounts
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • 401(k) Plan with company matching
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Additional Administrative leave options (Bereavement, Jury Duty, Military)

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