Manual Welder I

Howmet Aerospace•Manchester, CT

About The Position

The Manual Welder I fabricates and welds aerospace tubes, sheet metal, and casting engine components. The role performs manual TIG (GTAW) welding in all positions, including on rotary turntables, to meet design specifications, safety standards, industry codes, and fabrication drawing requirements. Welders maintain qualifications for required certifications and work with stainless steel, Inconel, and aluminum alloys on aviation hardware ranging from 0.014 to 0.376 inches thick. The position also involves preparing materials and joints, setting up machines and fixtures, inspecting welds and equipment, and complying with internal quality systems and regulatory requirements. This first-shift position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of manufacturing welding experience. Candidates must pass a TIG welding assessment and qualify on required alloy and joint combinations. U.S. person status is required under ITAR, and visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least 2 years of welding experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to pass a TIG welding assessment and become certified on required alloy and joint combinations.
Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
Excellent mathematical and reading skills.
Ability to interpret specifications, procedures, and work instructions.
Near vision of Jaeger #1 at 12 inches and far vision of 20/30 or better in either eye, with or without corrective lenses.
U.S. person status as defined by ITAR: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.
Verification of employment eligibility is required at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

Set up and lay out jobs using Operation Sheets and fixtures, following welding procedures to TIG weld in all positions, including use of rotary turntables for manual welding.
Inspect and maintain welding and fabrication equipment and log preventative maintenance.
Set up machines according to work instructions to trim, size, form, inspect, and GTAW (TIG) weld material to fabrication drawing requirements.
Clean materials with solvent, trim, size, and polish them to prepare weld joints.
Perform tack welding and fabricate shop aids and fixtures to assist fabrication and welding.
Conduct borescope inspections for root-side weld defects.
Perform visual weld inspections using fillet weld gauges, calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and final weld fixtures.
Inspect weld size, face, and root reinforcement.
Comply with internal quality systems and regulatory requirements.
Maintain qualifications for welding certifications.
Perform other duties as assigned.