Aerospace Production Tech-Welder (Multiple Shifts)

United Launch Alliance•Decatur, AL

26d•Onsite

About The Position

At ULA, success comes through the efforts of a strong, united team. Thanks for your interest in United Launch Alliance, the world's most experienced and reliable space launch company! Successfully launching more than 155 consecutive missions with 100% mission success doesn't happen by accident. It's a testament to the commitment and dedication of our team of rocket scientists and support employees combined with the systems and processes we use to pull them together. As a ULA employee, you'll have the opportunity to grow in your career while working in a team-oriented culture that combines technology, innovation, ingenuity and a commitment to the extraordinary. Whether you are in college just launching your career, or, have experience and want to come work with the best rocket team in the world, our unshakable unity yields stronger solutions and better results as we carry out our mission to save lives, explore the universe, and connect the world. Our team is excited to meet you! Join a small elite team and enjoy: The shifts are: 3/12 day shift Friday-Sunday 6:00AM to 6:30PM. 4x10 night shift Sunday-Thursday 8:00PM to 6:30AM. Technician would be performing GTAW welding, spot welding, and spot/seam welding of CRES stainless steel skin segments and brackets. Work in a maintained clean environment. Interpret standard work instructions. Maintain assigned work areas. Comply with all safety rules. Ensure that equipment is used in accordance with established safety and operating procedures. What makes ULA different? Because we understand launch success comes through the collective efforts of a team, we seek the best to join us. We value ethics, ingenuity, engagement and professional development for employees at all levels. We offer our employees competitive pay and benefits including: 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees Generous paid time off Flexible work environments Additionally, most salaried ULA team members work a "9/80 schedule," meaning they enjoy every other Friday off. Benefits and work schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions and are described in the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information). ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. ULA is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program. Posters in PDF format pertaining to this program can be accessed by clicking on the links identified below. E-Verify Participation poster (English / Spanish) and Right to Work Poster (English / Spanish). Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires covered employees to follow a post selection notification process. A hired candidate may opt out of this process by notifying the hiring manager in writing at the time the offer is accepted.

Requirements

Must be willing to work extended hours, and off shifts as needed.
Minimum of 2 years in a welding-fitting/machine environment as a machine or robotics operator.
Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, detailed written work instructions, and other printed or graphical instruction.
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs., bend, kneel, squat, stoop, work overhead, reach above shoulder level, sit, stand, walk (sometimes on uneven surfaces), and climb.
Ability to perform work with both hands which may involve forceful grasping, repetitive motion with low impact vibration.
Must be able to climb and work from ladders, rainbows and platforms for extended periods of time, awkward positions and in high places.

Nice To Haves

CNC Machining, Cutting and Welding System.
Manual weld experience in GTAW DCSP Stainless Steel Welding.
GTAW welding certification per AWS D17.1 or equivalent.
Experience in Resistance Spot Welding Stainless Steel.
RSW welding certification per AWS D17.2, C1.4, or equivalent (maybe too specific for spot welders, any spot welder operator may do).
Weld preparation and fit up experience.

Responsibilities

Technician would be performing GTAW welding, spot welding, and spot/seam welding of CRES stainless steel skin segments and brackets.
Work in a maintained clean environment.
Interpret standard work instructions.
Maintain assigned work areas.
Comply with all safety rules.
Ensure that equipment is used in accordance with established safety and operating procedures.