**Recruiters please do NOT contact Advent Services**   A leader in supporting clients in technically demanding industries, Advent's capabilities and services promote innovation & empower our partners to manage risk, protect the information, and achieve organizational objectives. We are proud of our ability to support mission-critical systems in every phase of their lifecycle to ensure our nation’s forces can accomplish their mission.  Position: Engineering Tech I / Welder Location: Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City, FL (Navy Base) Pay Rate: $20.00 hourly   Job Profile Summary: The Engineering Tech I/Welder will perform routine tasks under close supervision or from detailed procedures. Work is checked in progress or on completion. This person performs one or a combination of such typical duties as fabricating replacement parts, new components, and performing modifications to support US NAVY LCAC SSC (Landing Craft, Air Cushion Connector )- (Ship-to-Shore) SSC / legacy LCAC and associated components at NSWC Panama City, FL, as part of a depot repair, refurbishment, and craft operation and maintenance team.  Minimum Qualifications: * High School Diploma with 1+ years of relevant experience * 1+ years of experience in using a variety of hand tools, precision measuring instruments and welding tools and equipment * Experience in MIG/TIG welding of aluminum, stainless steel, and Inconel components * Ability to pass the NAVSEA certification test in welding techniques for aluminum welding Preferred Qualifications: * Ability to work in confined/restricted spaces * Experience in MIG/TIG welding of aluminum, stainless steel, and Inconel components * Be able to communicate professionally with ManTech employees and ManTech clients * Experience assessing and reporting findings * Ability to follow verbal and written instructions * Proficient in written communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical, mathematical, and organizational skills Clearance Requirements: * S. Citizenship required and a active Secret security clearance or ability to get an Interim secret before starting * Required to get a CAC badge as well as Base Security Access approval Physical Requirements: * Ability to lift and carry 50 Lbs. * Work extensive time in stationary positions. * Climb and descend ladders. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Read and interpret drawings, schematics, and rough sketches  * Use drawings and specifications to plan welding operations * Performs such tasks as welding aluminum, stainless steel, and Inconel * Fabricating, assembling or installing equipment or parts * Performs assignments that are not completely standardized or prescribed * Selects or adapts standard procedures or equipment, using fully applicable precedents * Receives initial instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from supervisor or engineer as needed * Performs recurring work independently   Advent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are not based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.