Welder II - EB Weld; Electron Beam​/Heat​/X-Ray

Electron Beam Welder

Pursuit Aerospace is seeking an experienced Electron Beam (EB) Welder with additional expertise in heat treatment and X-ray inspection. The ideal candidate will be responsible for high-precision electron beam welding operations while ensuring compliance with aerospace industry standards. Secondary responsibilities include supporting heat treatment processes and performing X-ray inspections to verify weld and material integrity.

Location:

Stuart, Florida - Onsite. Monday to Thursday, 3:00 PM to 1:00 AM (10% Shift Differential).

Responsibilities:

• Operate overhead crane, pallet jack, and fork truck to support assigned operations.
• Clean and prepare aerospace parts prior to EB weld operations.
• Properly load/unload fixtures into EB weld equipment.
• Clean EB weld chamber and weld fixtures to ensure stable processing.
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and weld symbols.
• Develop and refine existing programs for EB weld machines.
• Monitor and adjust welding parameters to ensure weld integrity and compliance.
• Conduct inspections to verify weld quality and adherence to aerospace standards.
• Load/unload, operate, and maintain furnaces according to work instructions and industry specifications including fixtures and aerospace parts.
• Perform routine maintenance checks and report equipment issues.
• Ensure proper temperature control and conduct required testing.
• Maintain accurate records and assist in failure investigations as needed.
• Load/unload parts and fixtures onto x-ray vault rotary table.
• Perform radiographic inspections on welded and heat-treated components.
• Interact with certified NDT personnel to interpret X-ray images and identify defects and non-conformities.
• Document findings and collaborate with quality engineers for resolution.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace industry regulations and company standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Support process improvements and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all required documentation is accurately completed.
• Assist in customer and regulatory audits as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification in welding, weld visual inspection, and/or NDT preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in electron beam welding, heat treat, and/or X-ray inspection.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in an aerospace or high-precision manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints, specifications, and weld symbols.
• Knowledge of AS9100, NADCAP, and other aerospace quality standards.
• Ability to operate specialized welding, heat treatment, and X-ray equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and blueprints.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before employees in the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Have the knowledge of and/or the ability to learn shop geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram forms.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized

Working Conditions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, electrical equipment, acetone, alcohol, argon, braze alloys, nitrogen, hydrogen, oil-based lubricants and cleaning solutions
• The employee is occasionally exposed to moderate cold and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually middling.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and have the ability to hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop or crouch.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to thirty (30) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Acknowledgements:

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

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