Welder

Safety Sensitive Role

1st shift:
Monday-Friday 7 am – 3 pm Pay Rate Range: $28+ DOE (depending on skills and experiences)

Key technical requirements to be considered for an interview:

• Manual GTAW(TIG) certified to AWS D17.1 Groups IIb, IIIB, VII, 1g position (or equivalent so 1-6G is acceptable. 1G is Parker's required certification.)
• Experience with orbital GTAW equipment (Orbitalum, AMI, or equivalent): setup, programming, and running.
• Experience welding exotic aerospace alloys:
  Haynes 188, Hatelloy X (HAST-X), Iconel 718, L-605 (Cobalt).
• Experience with purge systems, backing gas control, post-weld inspection methods, and WPS/WPQ/QTR execution.
• Prescreen questions and answers must be on resume at time of submittal.

Questions:

• Are you AWS D17.1 certified? If yes, which groups and positions?
• How many years of hands-on welding experience do you have (total and in aerospace/exotic alloys specific)?
• Have you programmed/ran Orbitalum or AMI orbital GTAW systems? (Yes/No)
• Can you read and work from WPS and WPQR documents? (Yes/No)
• Are you able to pass a company-administered weld performance qualification (WPS/QTR) within a two-week period?

Following established procedures, responsibilities may include some or all the following:

• Properly set up and operate manual and automatic welding systems per work instructions and good welding practices.
• Positions and adjusts fixtures, attachments, or workpiece on machine, using visual acuity, hand tools and measuring devices.
• Adjust, within procedural limits, to fine-tune the process to achieve conformance standards.
• Read and understand product and process drawings, procedures, weld symbols, and quality requirements.
• Performs proper pre-weld cleaning and handling of parts.
• Inspects hardware to ensure specifications are met, by visual inspection and measuring devices.
• Maintain a high level of performance while following appropriate procedures and observing all pertinent safety rules and requirements.
• Maintain work area and equipment in an organized, clean, and FOD-free manner.
• Obtain and maintain all required qualifications and certifications in all appropriate metals.
• Ability to perform set-up and troubleshooting of weld equipment.
• Understand general and weld specific safety issues.
• Provide guidance to less experienced welders as necessary.
• Assist with skill development, safety, and other training of welders.
• Work with Engineering as needed to develop weld processes and resolve weld issues.
• Troubleshoot all weld equipment working in a team environment to maintain operational needs.

Qualifications:

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• At least 8+ years of welding or related experience or demonstrated ability to perform the described responsibilities.
• Able to become certified to AWS D17.1.2001.
• Able to read and understand product and process drawings, procedures, weld symbols and quality requirements.
• Must demonstrate manual dexterity.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints.
• Working knowledge of machine shop mathematics.
• Must demonstrate effective English verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with others and be a participative team player.