Aerospace Structural Welder
PowerHouse Resources International •
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Description:
This worker performs fusion welding on aircraft and ground support
equipment to a qualified Welding Procedures Specification (WPS),
performs structural fusion welding on aerospace parts and components per
the requirements of specifications as prescribed by Engineering
Drawings and Work Orders. The incumbent is required to read and
understand 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. This welder 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), and produce flight
critical welds and assist in the development process of generating Weld
Procedure Specifications as mandated by welding codes and
specifications. The Aerospace Structural 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, and may perform duties such as training and
re-certification in the various welding processes.
Job Requirements:
Experience: Must have a minimum of five years aerospace welding.
Qualification: Completion of Military Technical Training or comparable Civilian Trade School is required.
Certification: Will be required to be certified by a Government Agency or Professional and Technical
Association for specific applications as noted:
- Aerospace/ Aircraft/ Missile (Multi Materials) - Certifications to AWS D.17.1 or NAVAIR 01-1A-34, T.O 00-25-252 or DOD Approved Qualified Equivalent
Salary Range:
Neg-Neg
Relocation:
Travel:
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