Technician, Welding (Aerospace)

POSITION: Technician, Welding (Aerospace)

LOCATION: Jupiter, FL. 

STATUS: Contract to Hire, Hourly Non-Exempt 

JOB SUMMARY 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist with set-up and installation of welding equipment 
• Performs weld preparation, manual TIG welding and in-process inspection on various commercial and military aerospace turbine components by following written procedures and established practices 
• Documents weld wire material traceability, fixture(s), etc. as directed by written procedures and established practices
• Assist with setting up welding parameters, selecting consumable materials, and preparing components for new welding process trials together with the aerospace engineering staff 
• Assist with the designs and fabrication of welding fixtures, chill blocks, and purge boxes as required 
• Reporting of non-conformances by generating NCRs in the quality management system
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on equipment and tools as required
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area
• Follows Environmental Health and Safety regulations while working in a fast-paced environment
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education & Training

Skills/Experience 

• 3 years of experience with TIG welding 
• 3 years of experience in a production or maintenance environment 
• 1 years of experience with welding of Ni-base or Ni-Cr alloys 
• Experienced in carrying out visual inspections of welds 
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processes

Physical Requirements 

• Stooping/Crouching. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. 
• Kneeling. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. 
• Crawling. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. 
• Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. 
• Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time 
• Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work area to another. 
• Pushing & Pulling 
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. 
• Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. 
• Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. 
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes. 
• The worker is subject to noise. There may be sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout raise their voice in order to be heard above ambient noise level. 
• The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. 
• Capable of wearing required PPEs for specific tasks performed, such as respirators, Tyvek suit, gloves, face shield, etc. 
• Ability to cooperate and work with people

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled