Description:
Summary
The position of Welder/Fitter will be responsible for performing complex, welding/fabrication operations, interpreting blueprints and drawings, setting up and operating all welding equipment and hand tools, polishing and cleaning parts, inspecting parts, using material handling equipment, and performing fit-up operations.
Essential Functions
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Interpret complicated aerospace drawings and specifications.
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Use various types of benching equipment, machine tools, precision measurement tools, and various hand tools.
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Ability to lay and fabricate metal weldments and assemblies.
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Must be familiar with brake forming, welding, and other structural processes.
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Perform rework assignments as required.
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Ability to use a wide variety of basic deburr and hand finish tools, both electric and pneumatic such as (right angle grinder, die grinder, orbital sanders and other hand finishing tools and equipment).
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Positions parts and subassemblies by using templates or reading measurements.
Requirements:
Required:
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Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved oral or written instructions.
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Must be able to weld using MIG, TIG, stick, or other welding processes.
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Perform structural fit up using a brake press and other means.
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Set up and operate band saws, brake presses, surface grinders, industrial trucks, and hoist/crane equipment, etc.
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Fabricator skills to include complicated layouts, shrinkage calculations, check & straighten capability, and should be able to direct a project.
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Proof loading experience is preferred.
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Knowledge in the use of hand tools (drill motors, grinders, basic measurement Instruments, etc.)
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Ability to lift and carry objects weighing from 15 to 50 pounds.
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Requires the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
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Qualified to AWS D 1.1 standards
Preferred:
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Minimum 10 years experience as a Welder; including prior experience in Aerospace/Manufacturing setting.
