Associate Welder

Textron•New Orleans, LA

65d•Onsite

About The Position

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems. This role is in Textron System’s Marine & Land Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make! We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for: Welding of aluminum materials in all positions. Must be able to work from standing, sitting, lying and kneeling positions. Some work must be accomplished with the use of mirror welding. Climbing on and over bulkheads, up and down ladders. Tack welding (kneeling, standing, sitting, lying, overhead burning of steel, dragging torch line) Use of jacks, porta-powers and come-a longs; some of which can weigh as much as 25 lbs. Lifting of material and tools (jacks, porta-powers, come-a longs, etc. Also loading and unloading of parts. Crawling through craft on top of tees and through manholes Bending and twisting of your body as needed to get into different compartments. Operation of cranes, forklifts Use of power tools (gougers, skill saws, cut saws, grinders). All require two hands on tools to operate in safe manner Walking on tops of frames and tees (uneven walking surfaces) Need to be able to work with your hands.

Requirements

1-3 years of related experience.
Demonstrated skills based on the results of the welding test.
Must have high school diploma, GED or equivalent certificate, or bronze level (or higher) for ACT WorkKeys Certification.

Responsibilities

Welding of aluminum materials in all positions.
Work from standing, sitting, lying and kneeling positions.
Work with the use of mirror welding.
Climb on and over bulkheads, up and down ladders.
Tack welding (kneeling, standing, sitting, lying, overhead burning of steel, dragging torch line).
Use of jacks, porta-powers and come-a longs; some of which can weigh as much as 25 lbs.
Lifting of material and tools (jacks, porta-powers, come-a longs, etc.).
Loading and unloading of parts.
Crawling through craft on top of tees and through manholes.
Bending and twisting of your body as needed to get into different compartments.
Operation of cranes, forklifts.
Use of power tools (gougers, skill saws, cut saws, grinders).
Walking on tops of frames and tees (uneven walking surfaces).
Work with your hands.