Welder/Fabricator

Job Title: Welder/ Fabricator

Job Code: 47228

Job Location: Norfolk, VA

Schedule: 5/8: Employees work 8 hours per day, 5 days a week  

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a highly skilled Welder / Fabricator to join our Norfolk VA team. The ideal candidate will be proficient in both TIG (GTAW) and MIG (GMAW) welding processes, capable of working with aluminum, steel, and stainless steel. This role requires the ability to read and interpret tight tolerance drawings and perform fixture and setup of parts using precision welding tables. In addition to welding, some assembly work will be required

Essential Functions:

• Welding: Perform TIG (GTAW) and MIG (GMAW) welding on various metals, including aluminum, steel, and stainless steel.
• Fabrication: Fabricate structures and machined components according to specifications.
• Blueprint Interpretation: Read and interpret tight tolerance drawings to ensure accurate fabrication and assembly.
• Fixturing and Setup: Use precision welding tables and fixturing to set up parts for welding.
• Assembly Work: Perform assembly tasks as needed in addition to welding duties.
• Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other departments to achieve project goals.
• Quality Standards: Maintain general knowledge of workmanship to military standards.

Qualifications:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience or trade school certifications in welding.
• Demonstrated strong foundational knowledge and practical skills in welding techniques. 
• Ability to pass a 3G plate test in all positions for aluminum, steel, and stainless steel.
• Demonstrated strong foundational knowledge and practical skills in welding.            
• Strong proficiency in TIG (GTAW) and MIG (GMAW) welding processes.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings with tight tolerances.
• Experience with fixturing and setting up parts using precision welding tables.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Knowledge of most metal types used for fabrication. (Steel, Stainless, Aluminum, Monel, k500)
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Virginia is $52,000- $97,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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