Heliarc Welder

ARROWHEAD PRODUCTS CORPORATION • Los Alamitos, CA

13d • $36 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry level welding position using GTAW processes on sheet metal. On-the-Job training and certification required. Welder shall meet the requirements to certify to Government, customer and company specifications. It is our intent that a welder classified as a Heliarc Welder shall be capable of performing Class B and Class C welds ONLY. No Class A welding.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, Trade School Welding Certificate or equivalent; previous manufacturing experience may be considered in lieu of education requirement.
• Requires six (6) months experience in TIG (GTAW) welding on light gauge materials (.010-.250 inch) with evidence of certification on stainless steel and nickel alloys.
• Ability to interpret blueprints drawings, work orders and production planning documents.
• Must be able to weld manually and operate mechanized welding equipment (i.e. circumferential positioners and longitudinal seamer).
• Must be able to set up weld tooling.
• Must be able to interpret weld symbols, engineering drawings and specifications necessary to perform welding task correctly.
• Ability to use standard manufacturing measuring instruments such as calipers, pin calipers, micrometers, tape measures, scales, height gauges, depth gauges, etc.
• Must be capable of working with tight tolerances such within drawing parameters.
• Welder must be able to set up and perform welding with minimal initial supervision.
• Welder must have ability to manually weld in turntable positioners and tooling as required.
• Must be able to recognize welding problems, troubleshoot and correct them accordingly
• Neat and clean working habits, regular attendance.
• Ability to communicate both in a verbal and written format.
• Ability to perform quality work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Must be able to pass visual acuity exam with 20/30 or better either corrected or uncorrected in each eye.
• Heliarc welder shall initially be certified to AWS D17.1 requirements in Stainless steel and Inconel within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and weld aerospace products to Engineering drawings, customer and company requirements
• Set up and operate welding machines.
• Perform at acceptable levels of quality and productivity on all welding assignments.
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications necessary to perform welding correctly.
• Capable of identifying and recognizing welding problems, troubleshoot and correct with guidance from Journeymen Welder, Lead person or Supervisor.
• Capable of manufacturing shop aides/purges used to facilitate welding as needed.
• Weld production aerospace assemblies using GTAW processes.
• Will maintain work area and equipment in a clean, orderly FOD-Free environment and adhere to all safety standards.
• Other duties may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees