Aerospace Welding Technician (ET3)

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 engineers/scientists under the guidance of a higher-level technician to apply and improve skills across a broad range of 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 aspects. 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; and at least 4 years of experience, or an Associate’s Degree.
• Must be a US Citizen and have a STAR ID.
• Able to obtain and maintain permission to operate customer-owned vehicles in support of work activities.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license, automobile liability insurance and successfully complete a company defensive driving training class.
• 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.
• Able to work hands-on with machine tool-like equipment involving electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical components and systems.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment.

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 engineers/scientists under the guidance of a higher-level technician to apply and improve skills across a broad range of 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 aspects.
• 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.

Benefits

• Wellness programs
• Paid holidays
• Generous time off
• Employee perks
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Health and welfare payment for each hour worked (in addition to base hourly rate)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED