Welder 1

Job Description

The Welder I performs highly skilled welding and fabrication work on various metals, including exotic metals and new alloys. This position requires expertise in welding thin-wall materials, producing full-penetration welds, and completing work that meets stringent nondestructive inspection standards.

DUTIES

• Fuses all types and thicknesses of metal parts together, including exotic metals by means of an electric welding apparatus
• Welds products, which must qualify under all inspection techniques such as  nondestructive inspection techniques such as radiography and fluorescent penetrant and the use of purging chambers. 
• Performs all types of welds in all positions by heliarc and metallic arc processes.
• Assists in the development of new and improved welding and joining techniques.
• Sets up and lays out any assembly up to and including highly complex multiple-plane assemblies.
• Sets up work for LG 6 and lower-graded welders, including work on automatic welding equipment.
• Trains lower-grade employees on welding processes, specifications, and techniques.
•  Performs other related duties as assigned by supervision.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Can fully purge welds for full penetration welds and prevention of burn-through
• Must be able to weld materials with a wall thickness of .005”
• Knowledge of blueprints, welding specifications, properties of metals (including exotic and new alloys), gases, welding rods, fluxes, and purging chambers

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional welding position is required.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Relevant welding certification or degree is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to produce full-penetration purge welds while preventing burn-through.
• Ability to weld materials with wall thicknesses as thin as 0.005 inch.
• Thorough knowledge of:
  • Drawing reading and interpretation
  • Welding specifications, procedures, and techniques
  • Properties of metals, including exotic metals and new alloys
  • Welding gases, rods, and fluxes
  • Purging methods and purging chambers
  • Nondestructive inspection requirements
• Successful completion of required pre-employment testing.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, off-shifts, and other flexible hours as needed to support production and maintenance requirements.

Additional Information

This position is part of the bargaining unit and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Base Hourly Pay: $32.94/hr; 2nd shift premium as applicable: $1.00/hr

In addition to base pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, which may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, Dependent Care FS, HSA or FSA, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (vacation, PTO, and holidays), short-term disability insurance, life insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), Identity Theft Protection, ARAG. Benefits eligibility and details may vary based on position, employment status, and location.

This position does not offer remote work or work-from-home opportunites.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This position does not offer H-1B visa sponsorship.

Trade Compliance Statement Access to our facilities is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. Nationals, U.S. refugees, asylees, or temporary residents under amnesty provisions ), and to properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes. Additionally, potential employee names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive controlled technical data.

To ensure there is no unexpected delay to your start date with our Company and due to the potential need to obtain an export license, we would like to promptly assess whether such a license is needed to access our facility and/or systems.  Such licenses can take several weeks/months to obtain from the U.S. Government. Our Trade Compliance department may reach out to you with a Licensing Assessment form, which we request you kindly complete and return as soon as possible.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EOE M/F/D/V/VEVRAA Federal Contractor