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Overview

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

The Fabrication Welding Technician is responsible for a variety of welding duties, including performing multiple welding processes, including fusion welding, on both ferrous and non-ferrous metals, layout and fabrication of precision weldments from blueprints utilizing industry standard fabrication methods; meeting demands and completing work orders in a timely manner; ensuring availability and functioning of required items; and ensuring safety and resolving immediate safety concerns.

Maintains welds on various items using a variety of processes (manual arc, tungsten inert gas, metallic inert gas, brazing, cement core drilling, sheet metal, steam-fitting, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability and functioning of required items ensuring safety.

• Repairs metal surfaces (e.g. doors, drain covers, fences, gates, grates, furniture, tools, parts, electric motorized gates, sheet metal, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring safe and efficient use of items.
• Installs various items (e.g. backboards, serving lines, railings, fences, re-wiring trailer lights, etc.) for the purpose of completing projects safely and within established time frames.
• Maintains shop, equipment, tools, vehicle, etc. for the purpose of ensuring the availability and functioning of required items and ensuring safety.
• Coordinates with administration and other trades for the purpose of completing projects/work orders efficiently.
• Requests equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of required items.
• Assists other trades personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Responds to emergency situations as needed and/or assigned for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Transports various items (e.g. tools, equipment, supplies)
  • AWS Certification
• MIG welding, stick welding, TIG welding, fabrication, Blueprints

The position is physically demanding and requires working in a fabrication shop environment with exposure to loud noises and changing temperatures. The position requires working in a fast-paced, high-volume and quality-controlled fabrication shop. The position requires working in areas that may be under construction. The incumbent must be able to access work areas that may be accessible only by OSHA-approved site construction ladders or stairs that are under construction.

Additionally, the position may require flexible work hours, ability to work evenings and weekends to complete a project on time. The incumbent may be required at times to work in the presence of customers while maintaining a professional and courteous image. Must wear an M.C. Dean hard hat and safety glasses at all times while on the job site. Must wear OSHA-approved boot-length pants and a shirt that covers the shoulders by seven (7) inches.

These are not provided by the company. Must use special safety devices, tools, equipment and protective clothing (flame retardant). Must wear OSHA-approved safety footwear and must adhere to safety practices.

• At least 3 years of experience with a high school diploma or GED is required.

• The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to loading, unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
• Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
• Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and…