Skilcraft - Experienced Aerospace Welders; FIRST SHIFT

Position: Skilcraft  - Experienced Aerospace Welders (FIRST SHIFT)
Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Reading and understanding blueprints prior to starting a project

+ Sourcing the materials to be used in the project

+ Measuring and cutting materials to specifications

+ Welding materials using the correct materials to join the metals together

+ Checking finished work to make sure that it falls within the tolerances marked on the blueprints

+ Able to pass various welding certification tests

+ Works with conventional and precision measuring instruments

+ Performs process inspection, certification, and documentation

+ Maintains welding equipment through maintenance activities

Grinding and Finishing:

+ Skilled at grinding

+ Finishes product through us of various manual and power grinding tools

+ Performs routine maintenance on grinding equipment

Preferred and Required

Qualification:

Education:

Preferred - High School / GED

Required - Completion of Vocational school / Machine Trade school welding  

                                 course

Job

Skills and Abilities:

+ Possess the practical / technical knowledge required to perform the job

+ Basic math ability and understanding of mechanical principles used in sheet

+ metal fabrication

+ Mechanical ability

+ Ability to use measuring instruments to produce parts within decimal

Job

Skills and Abilities

continued:

+ Must be able to do conversion to and from metric

+ General understanding of production, work process and operations Demonstrates proper decision-making skills when needed

Behavior Traits:

+ Independence/ Reliability - Performs work with little or no supervision and can be trusted regarding task completion and follow-up.

+ Creativity/ Initiative - Propose ideas, find new and better ways of doing things, seek out new assignments and assume additional duties when necessary.

+ Adherence to Policy - Follow safety and conduct rules and other regulations. Adhere to company policies

+ Teamwork - Willing and demonstrate the ability to cooperate, work, and communicate with co-workers, supervisors, subordinates, and/ or outside contacts

+ Dependability - Punctual, observes prescribed work breaks/ meal periods and has an acceptable overall attendance record

Physical Demands:

+ The physical demands listed here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

+ Must be able to frequently stand up to two or three hours continuously

+ Occasionally required to sit, walk, climb stairs, bend, and stoop

+ Must be able to reach and grasp parts repeatedly throughout the day

+ Lift 45lbs. minimum and up to 60lbs. by self and up to 120lbs. in a "buddy" lift

Specific Vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Environment

Conditions:

+ Aerospace fabrication shop conditions

+ Welding environment requiring specific Person Protective Equipment (PPE)

+ Exposure to dirt, dust, and noise and extremes of heat or cold

+ Employees work in semi proximity with others

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