Welder - Tubing

Welder
- Tubing

Description

Who We Are

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:

• Utilize GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) methods to weld tubing components with exceptional precision.
• Comprehensive knowledge of tubing materials and their respective welding characteristics.
• Welding of aluminum, Stainless, Inconel tubing in all positions.
• Must be able to work from standing, sitting, lying and kneeling positions.
• Some work must be accomplished with the use of mirror welding.
• Climbing on and over bulkheads, up and down ladders.
• Tack welding (kneeling, standing, sitting, lying, overhead burning of steel, dragging torch line)
• Use of jacks, porta-powers and come-a longs; some of which can weigh as much as 25 lbs.
• Lifting of material and tools (jacks, porta-powers, come-a longs, etc. Also loading and unloading of parts.
• Crawling through craft on top of tees and through manholes
• Bending and twisting of your body as needed to get into different compartments.
• Operation of cranes, forklifts
• Use of power tools (gougers, skill saws, cut saws, grinders). All require two hands on tools to operate in safe manner
• Walking on tops of frames and tees (uneven walking surfaces)
• Need to be able to work with your hands

• 1-3 years of related experience.
• Demonstrated skills based on the results of the welding test.
• Note:
  
  Level will be determined based on relevant experience, scope of role, skills, etc

• Must have high school diploma, GED or equivalent certificate, or bronze level (or higher) for ACT Work Keys Certification.

Physical demands described have been validated by on-site job analysis. They are representative of the physical demands that must be met by an employee to successfully and safely perform the essential functions of this job. The following information is a synopsis of key physical demand requirements determined from a detailed job analysis:

Non-Climate Controlled Environment (Extreme Heat & Extreme Cold);
Elevated Heights; climbing; crawling; using ladders; stairs & ramps; frequent/prolonged lifting(35 pounds single lift & 70 pounds team lift); repetitive motion of different extremities, confined spaces; tight spaces;
Radiographic Activity Environment;
Magnetic Wave Environment;
Working with Chemicals

Must have the ability to move extremities and spine throughout a sufficient range of motion that will permit the employee to work in a variety of postures involving a range from floor to overhead level. Flexing and twisting of the trunk and other awkward postures are occasionally required.

Must have a good dexterity and frequently use one and two hands throughout the work period for hand tools and handling materials.

Must have sufficient cardiorespiratory fitness to be able to perform medium work involving constant standing and walking, material handling and performing work in a hot, humid environment.

Include standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, squatting, body twisting, sense of touch, manual dexterity, speaking clearly, seeing distant/reading, reaching, hearing, depth perception, color vision, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, climbing stairs and balancing.

Must be able to perform medium physical labor as classified by the United States Department of Labor. May be required to lift up to 35 pounds for a single person lift, and up to 70 pounds team lift.

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Education Assistance
• Career Development & Training Opportunities
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
• Paid Parental Leave

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company:
Textron Systems

Primary

Location:

US-Louisiana-New Orleans

Job Function:
Manufacturing

Schedule:

Full-time

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Experienced

Shift: First Shift

Job Posting: 02/04/2026, 1:03:45 PM

Job Number: 339363