Welder

Overview

The Welder performs welding on aircraft and ground support equipment while following Welding Procedures Specifications (WPS).

Responsibilities

• Performs fusion welding on aircraft and ground support equipment to a qualified Welding Procedures Specification (WPS).
• Performs structural fusion welding on parts and components per the requirements of specifications as prescribed by Engineering Drawings and Work Orders
• Reads and understands engineering drawings and welding symbols, fabricates manufacture-welded parts from engineering drawing without direct supervision
• Performs fusion welding and torch brazing for ground support equipment, ensuring the procedure is completed per the requirements of the national welding and brazing codes and specifications.
• Welds a wide variety of materials such as aluminum, magnesium, alloyed and low alloy steel, stainless steel and nickel alloy steels.
• The incumbent is required to have knowledge of the materials to select the correct filler materials and shielding gas when generating the Weld Procedure Specification (WPS)
• Required to produce flight critical welds
• The Welder determines the sequence of welding in order to prevent or reduce the amount of warp to the weld.
• Designs and fabricates weld holding fixtures as necessary to perform individual welding projects
• Performs pre-heat and post weld stress relief operations
• Maintains weld records
• The incumbent may perform duties as a Qualified Weld Inspector by inspecting own welds and those of less qualified welders
• May perform duties such as training and re-certification in the various welding processes
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Technical or Military school preferred

Experience:

• at least two years of Welding-related experience required

Any combination of education/experience may be substituted for job requirements at the recommendation of the hiring manager and approval of the COO or higher.