- Assist with department administrative duties as necessary to learn about the work being performed, and to contribute to completion of department workload
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Assist welders with preparation of parts, fixtures, and tooling for aerospace welding operations
- Learn and support TIG welding processes on stainless steel, aluminum, and titanium components (under supervision)
- Perform basic welds, tacks, and joint preparation according to engineering drawings and work instructions
- Inspect welded components for conformity using gauges, visual criteria, and basic measurement tools
- Help maintain welding equipment, organize consumables, and ensure work areas meet 5S standards
- Support creation or updating of weld documentation, including process sheets, travelers, and quality logs
- Shadow senior welders and engineers to understand aerospace manufacturing requirements, such as NADCAP, AWS, or AS9100 procedures
- Collaborate with manufacturing teams to identify opportunities for process improvement
- Follow all safety protocols, PPE requirements, and shop best practices
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Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Education/Training:
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Must be actively enrolled in a post-high school educational program in welding technology or related manufacturing field of study
Experience:
- 0+ years of professional experience in the required task area
- Must have a basic understanding of written communication, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and document organization
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Strong attention to detail, organization, and written and verbal communication skills required
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Basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and professional writing conventions required
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Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word; familiarity with Track Changes, comments, and document formatting preferred
- Familiarity with Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat preferred
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Ability to review written material for consistency, clarity, formatting, and grammatical accuracy required
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Ability and willingness to learn new software, processes, and document standards required
Security:
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Must be a US citizen
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Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required
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Must have a basic understanding of work to be performed
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Interns will work 15 – 25 hours per week; summer interns will typically work 40 hours
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Must be willing to accept direction from, and interact professionally with supervisor and co-workers
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Must work with integrity and follow assigned tasks through to completion
Physical Requirements:
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Able to assess, install, and modify equipment, and inspect machinery
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Able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, grasp and reach with hands and arms, handle and operate hand/power tools and machine controls
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Perform frequent wrist, hand, and finger movements
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Prolonged periods of standing while operating machinery
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Adhere to all safety protocols, including wearing appropriate safety gear (e.g., eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, etc.) for the assigned task
- Able to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds at a time
Benefits
Salary:
The projected salary range for this position is $17 - $18 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, rather actual salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications or degrees held. Offered salary may fall outside of this range.
