Aerospace Welding Technician

Amentum•Huntsville, AL

16h•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 is an entry level technician who receives on-the-job training. The individual follows standard work methods on recurring assignments but receives explicit instructions on unfamiliar assignments. The technical adequacy of routine work is reviewed on completion, and non-routine work may be reviewed in progress. This individual receives on-the-job training in the engineering and scientific fields to utilize tools such as simple hand instruments, levels and compasses. This individual will use skills to draw simple curves and lines, make tracings, or take measurements, take test readings and record findings, perform basic mathematics using standard formulas, conduct basic field observations and obtain, identify, handle, and store material samples, and assist higher level technicians by preparing graphs, charts, diagrams, and visual presentations.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
Relevant candidate work experience will be evaluated against ESSCA contract engineering labor categories.
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 enrolled in a college or technical training program leading to an A.S. or A.A.S. degreed in welding technology or aerospace manufacturing technology with a concentration in welding.
Ability to interact effectively with co-workers, managers, and clients.
Ability to provide clear, concise, and accurate communications, both verbally and in writing (50%).
Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%).
Requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (30%).
Requires standing, sitting and walking in a lab environment with hazards that require wearing safety glasses, hard hat, hearing protection, foot protection, gloves and/or protective clothing to perform some operations (60%).
Use of stairs or elevators can gain access to buildings will be required.
Some work requires using stairs and/or ladders to access elevated work platforms.
Positions can require lifting and/or maneuvering materials and/or equipment weighing up to 40 lbs.
Ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).
Ability to operate welding and fabrication shop equipment (100%).
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment (100%).
Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

Nice To Haves

Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job.

Responsibilities

Perform and/or perform welding and fabrication operations.
Utilize tools such as simple hand instruments, levels and compasses.
Draw simple curves and lines, make tracings, or take measurements.
Take test readings and record findings.
Perform basic mathematics using standard formulas.
Conduct basic field observations and obtain, identify, handle, and store material samples.
Assist higher level technicians by preparing graphs, charts, diagrams, and visual presentations.