Welder / Fabricator - 1668
SARA Inc
Summary
The SARA High Power Electromagnetics Division (HPEM) is looking for a remarkably talented, motivated, and imaginative Welder / Fabricator to support research and development activities by offering assembly and fabrication support to the DoD, DoE, and their contractors in Colorado Springs, CO. This Welder / Fabricator will work within the Production Engineering Department to support rapid prototyping as well as production projects.
Job description
Core Responsibilities
- Fabrication, welding, and/or soldering of brass, aluminum, plastic, and steel parts using the necessary tools provided by SARA
- Ability to follow work instructions and ready engineering drawings
- Ability to select, cut, layout, clamp, and tack materials before final weld
- Understands proper machine setup and operation of: welders, saws, grinders, gas torches and various other fabrication tools with fast turnaround and minimal supervision
- Use creativity to solve fabrication problems to maintain the flow and quality of fabricated parts
- Machine and tool maintenance along with other tools and equipment
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in agile and changing environment
- Perform other duties, assignments, and responsibilities as reasonably assigned by management
- Preventative machine and tool maintenance and shop cleanliness and organization
Requirements
- 0 – 4 years welding/fabrication industry experience
- Welding certificate/degree not required but is a plus
- Able to work solo and within a team with minimal oversight
- Basic computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office and Email)
- Use of various measurement and calibration tools including, but not limited to, calipers, micrometers, tape measures, etc.
- Experience cutting and preparing various materials for machining, welding, and soldering
- Occasional travel opportunities, but not required
- US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance
Physical Essential Functions
- May require moderate to strenuous physical effort, involving standing, stooping, bending, twisting, reaching, squatting, sitting and use of hand(s) while performing duties, carrying, or lifting to 40+ pounds
- Working environment is indoor, moderately loud, reasonably clean, well-lit, and well-ventilated; moderate physical hazards may exist
- Must be able to pass and maintain ‘pass’ status on OSHA-approved Pulmonary Fitness Test (PFT) in order to wear a respirator for prolonged periods of time, if applicable
- Ability to visually inspect, position, align, fabricate, weld, solder, and finish components successfully; distinguish welds, joints, materials, measurements, markings, and surface conditions; and safely perform detailed work using appropriate eye and face protection
Requirements
- 0 – 4 years welding/fabrication industry experience
- Able to work solo and within a team with minimal oversight
- Basic computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office and Email)
- Use of various measurement and calibration tools including calipers, micrometers, tape measures, etc.
- Experience cutting and preparing various materials for machining, welding, and soldering
- US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance
- Ability to follow work instructions and ready engineering drawings
- Ability to select, cut, layout, clamp, and tack materials before final weld
- Understands proper machine setup and operation of welders, saws, grinders, gas torches and various other fabrication tools
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in agile and changing environment
- Must be able to pass and maintain ‘pass’ status on OSHA-approved Pulmonary Fitness Test (PFT)
- Ability to lift 40+ pounds
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- PTO Program
- Tuition & Certification Reimbursement
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Discretionary Employee Bonuses
- 401(k) Match
- Profit Sharing
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Company overview
Scientific Applications & Research Associates (SARA), Inc. is a specialized defense technology company founded in 1989 that develops innovative solutions for national security and defense applications. With over 35 years of experience, SARA specializes in directed and detected wave energy technologies spanning EMP (Electromagnetic Pulse), ELF (Extremely Low Frequency), laser light, HPM (High-Power Microwave), and acoustics. The company's core expertise includes RF/EMP engineering, threat warning systems, pulsed power technologies, and advanced sensing solutions. SARA serves defense and homeland security sectors with customized products such as RF sensors, hostile fire warning systems, measurement and analysis systems, pulsers, and RF shielding solutions. Their engineering team provides comprehensive testing services, rapid prototyping, and EM modeling capabilities, with the ability to deploy globally within US ITAR restrictions. As an employee-owned company with 201-500 employees, SARA maintains headquarters in Cypress, California, with additional operations in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The company prides itself on partnering closely with customers to develop practical, cost-effective solutions for force protection, renewable energy, UAVs, small robotics, and specialized testing challenges.