Aerospace TIG Welder 2nd Shift

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Perform layout, set-up, and weld on a variety of aircraft engine component parts and assemblies. Work from planning or written instructions, prints or sketches. Fabricate, repair or rework using all required welding and cutting processes which may include manual arc processes (GTAW, GMAW, SMAW, TIG), semi-automated weld processes (GTAW, PAW, LW, EBW), machine weld processes (RSW, Dabber), and oxyacetylene welding. May also use oxyacetylene cutting, plasma cutting, flame brazing/soldering, TIG brazing and arc brazing.

Use argon chambers and gas back-ups. Fabricate heat sinks and related items; perform welding preparation and defect removal with files, bench grinders, and hand grinders. Achieve certification on required processes. Ability to bench, planish, peen, roll, forge, stretch/shrink to restore dimensional and structural integrity on various engine hardware. Use all types of measuring instruments. Perform fluorescent dye penetrant as required and maintain associated paperwork while working to required quality and efficiency.

Direct or train others and interact with engineers on tooling and repair process design for repair development.

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• 5 years verifiable GTAW weld experience including reading measuring instruments (calipers and micrometer) while working from prints, sketches, or planning instructions to weld a variety of parts and assemblies

• Previously held weld certification(s) in corrosive resistant and heat resistant ferrous alloys, nickel base alloys, cobalt-base alloys, aluminum alloys, and titanium alloys
• Previous welding and fabrication experience on aircraft hardware
• Ten years or more verified GTAW experience
• Ability to fabricate, repair or re-work using listed processes; use of argon chambers and gas back-ups
• Proficiency in fabricating heat sinks and related items for performing individual weld operations
• Demonstrated ability to use files, bench grinders, and various hand and power tools to restore repaired areas to required dimensions
• Experience with fluorescent dye penetrant
• Weld schooling certificate (1 point)

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds on occasion. Items over 40 pounds require assistance.
• Must certify within 8 hours per base material group as required and maintain periodic certification thereafter
• Ability to learn and operate material handling and lifting devices, including ability to obtain forklift license as required
• Must be able to pass welding skills demonstration test
• Must pass eye requirements per AWS D17.1

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Relocation assistance is provided:
No. This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information; employment may be contingent on authorization for access from the U.S. Government for non-U.S. persons.