Aerospace Welding Technician (ET2)

Amentum•Huntsville, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of the Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) support to the NASA EM32 Welding & Manufacturing (W&M) team under the Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation (ESSCA) contract to the NASA MSFC Engineering Directorate. The primary focus of this position is manufacturing large aluminum aerospace structures using fusion welding and friction stir welding processes. Education and experience relevant to this position will be evaluated from that perspective. The position's primary responsibilities are to perform and/or perform welding and fabrication operations. This position works integrally with an engineer/scientist under the guidance of a higher-level technician to apply and improve skills across a broad range in fields such as electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, drafting, or assembly disciplines. This individual applies standardized rules and exercises procedures through the guidance, training and experience of a higher-level technician in engineering and scientific methods. This individual applies defined test and inspection techniques to various engineering and scientific aspects. This individual implements drawings, plans, and specifications and helps identify and correct deficiencies. This individual interprets drawings, plans, and specifications and identifies and corrects deficiencies in methods and practices under the guidance of an engineer, scientist, or higher-level technician. This individual prepares and presents inspection and test reports and corresponding documentation.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED or equivalent
At least 2 years of general experience
Must be a US Citizen and have a STAR ID.
Must be able to obtain and maintain permission to operate customer-owned vehicles in support of work activities.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license, automobile liability insurance and successfully complete a company defensive driving training class.
Must be able to obtain and maintain the following customer safety certifications: Welding Safety, Respirator (non-SCBA), Overhead Crane/Hoist Operator, Rigger, Forklift Operator, Aerial Lift Operator.
Demonstrated experience performing Gas Tungsten Arc Welding and/or Variable Polarity Plasma Arc welding processes on aerospace materials such as aluminum (alloys 2219 and 2195 preferred), stainless steel, superalloys and/or titanium performed by manual and mechanized techniques.
Must be able to work hands-on with machine tool-like equipment involving electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical components and systems.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with the following specifications and standards: NASA-STD-5006, “General Fusion Welding Requirements for Aerospace Materials Used in Flight Hardware.”, MSFC-SPEC-3679, “Process Specification – Welding Aerospace Hardware.”, ANSI/AWS D17.1/D17.1M:2010-AMD1, “Specification for Fusion Welding for Aerospace Applications.”

Responsibilities

Perform and/or perform welding and fabrication operations.
Work integrally with an engineer/scientist under the guidance of a higher-level technician to apply and improve skills across a broad range in fields such as electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, drafting, or assembly disciplines.
Apply standardized rules and exercises procedures through the guidance, training and experience of a higher-level technician in engineering and scientific methods.
Apply defined test and inspection techniques to various engineering and scientific aspects.
Implement drawings, plans, and specifications and help identify and correct deficiencies.
Interpret drawings, plans, and specifications and identify and correct deficiencies in methods and practices under the guidance of an engineer, scientist, or higher-level technician.
Prepare and present inspection and test reports and corresponding documentation.