FRA Generator Shop Welder, Fabricator and Painter-Kuwait(secret clearance)

Welder, Fabricator, and Painter – Military & Commercial Generator Systems 

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Generator Shop Welder, Fabricator, and Painter is responsible for performing welding, metal fabrication, and painting operations on military and commercial generator systems. This includes fabrication of custom panels and enclosures from stock metal, structural repair of generator housings, corrosion prevention, and application of military-grade coatings such as CARC. The technician directly supports equipment overhaul, modification, and readiness operations. 

HOW THIS ROLE WILL MAKE AN IMPACT 

• Performs MIG, TIG, and Stick welding on generator housings, frames, and structural components. 

• Fabricates custom metal panels, access covers, and reinforcements from raw stock. 

• Reads and interprets drawings, blueprints, technical manuals, and fabrication schematics. 

• Conducts structural repair including crack removal, reinforcement, and metal surface restoration. 

• Prepares surfaces for coating using sanding, grinding, chemical cleaning, or abrasive blasting. 

• Applies primers, corrosion inhibitors, and CARC coatings to generator components. 

• Ensures paint application meets thickness, curing, environmental, and quality standards. 

• Supports generator modifications through custom-fabricated brackets and mounting points. 

• Adheres to OSHA, EPA, Army, and military welding/fabrication/paint standards. 

• Documents all work performed following quality assurance and maintenance procedures. 

TOOLS AND TEST EQUIPMENT 

• Welding systems: MIG, TIG, Stick welders with appropriate torches and shielding gas equipment. 

• Metal cutting tools: plasma cutter, oxy-acetylene torch, grinders, cutoff wheels, and shears. 

• Fabrication tools: drill press, metal brake, rollers, clamps, vises, hammers, and layout tools. 

• Surface prep equipment: abrasive blasting systems, sanders, wire wheels, needle scalers. 

• Paint equipment: HVLP sprayers, pressure-pot sprayers, CARC-compliant spray guns. 

• Measurement tools: calipers, weld gauges, squares, angle finders, and measuring tapes. 

• Inspection tools: straightedges, mirrors, flashlights, profile gauges, and weld inspection tools. 

• PPE: welding hood, gloves, leathers, respirators, safety glasses, face shields, hearing protection. 

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED 

• HS Diploma or equivalent; welding certifications preferred. 

• 3+ years of welding, fabrication, or industrial painting experience. 

• Skilled in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding on carbon steel and aluminum. 

• Experience fabricating metal components and structures from raw stock. 

• Knowledge of CARC coating systems and industrial painting standards. 

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical manuals. 

• Strong safety awareness including PPE, ventilation, and hazardous material requirements. 

• Ability to work independently in field or shop environments. 

• Active U.S. Secret clearance; ability to deploy worldwide as required. 

• Able to stand and sit for extended periods 

• Able to lift 40 pounds  

• Valid US drivers Licenses required 

• Must attend and pass all medical requirements as part of the CRC deployment center process 

CERTIFICATIONS 

• AWS D1.1 / D1.2 or equivalent welding certification (obtainable). 

• CARC Paint Certification (obtainable). 

• Respirator Fit Test & HAZMAT/HAZCOM training. 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT 

Work is conducted in generator repair shops, fabrication bays, or field environments with exposure to welding fumes, paint vapors, abrasive blasting media, noise, heat, and heavy equipment. Required PPE includes welding helmet, gloves, respirators, leathers, and safety eyewear. Must comply with OSHA, EPA, Fire Regulations, host-nation requirements, and all applicable Army and company policies.