POSITION SUMMARY

Performs welding tasks on aircraft turbine engine components of exotic metals. Designs, builds aircraft turbine engine stands, fixtures, and various facilities equipment/tooling.

JOB RESPONSIBLITIES

• Use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.
• Aircraft turbine engine welding.
• Aircraft engine stands/fixture/tooling.
• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
• Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors.
• Ensure equipment is maintained under the Company’s tooling and equipment Program. Material Ordering.
• Follows approved repair/modification procedures for component or aircraft, consulting internal procedures that have been FAA approved, original equipment manufacturers (OEM’s) technical data, and work package instructions.
• Inspects completed work to identify any needed rework before signing off; ensures that repaired components meet prescribed standards and tolerances.
• Completes work package documentation by signing/stamping off after finishing all designated operations.
• Submits completed work to Quality Assurance for final/in progress inspection and recertification of airworthiness.
• Comply with repair station procedures (RSM /QCM) and company policies (SOP) when performing aircraft or component maintenance.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Aerospace Welders certification AWS D17.1

Experience:

• Generally at least 5-7 years of experience in area of responsibility
• 1-2 years MIG welding experience
• Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed, preferably in an aviation environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of Tools used in this occupation: Blow torches; Welding torches; Mobile welding units; Welding masks;
• Repair body or structure of aircraft according to specifications.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Be proficient in the usage of air powered hand tools and related equipment.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Design and build GSE Equipment
• Repair GSE Equipment
• Repair of Aircraft Tooling
• Order Metals/Materials
• Order and maintain welding consumables

Working Conditions / Environment / Special Requirements

• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, FAA, DOT, and State and Federal regulations.
• As required by the position, must have the ability to wear a respirator as per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 "Respirator Protection" regulations with no restrictions that would prevent the proper use and/or seal of the respirator.
• Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts if required
• Employees will be subject to the random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations
• Valid Drivers License.
• Must be able to work in hot/Cold – Indoor/Outdoor.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted.
• Must be able to do work above head.
• Must be able to work at heights.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces.
• Must be able to climb.

GENERAL COMMITMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

• Commitment to company values and complies with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures.
• Strive for continuous improvement to processes and procedures.
• Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information.
• Satisfies work schedule requirements.
• The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee. Performs other duties as assigned.

**You must be a US CITIZEN or permanent resident to be considered for the position. We dont have sponsor plans **