Metal Fabrication and Welding Tech

RTX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The metal fabrication and welding tech is responsible for executing a variety of mechanical fabrication efforts at an exceptional level, while collaborating in an integrated team environment with fellow support technicians, engineers, and internal and external engineering customers. Primary responsibilities include welding and fabricating premium quality parts and assemblies from metal. Report to the Mechanical Prototyping and Fabrication Section Lead within the Engineering Prototyping and Fabrication department (the Bike Shop)

Requirements

A minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience welding MIG, and TIG.
A minimum of six (6) years’ relevant experience with press breaks, rollers, sheet metal forming tools.
Six (6) or more years of interpreting mechanical blueprints / technical drawings with the ability to fabricate the requested parts.
Ability to inspect fabricated parts using standard precision measuring instruments to ensure tolerances are met.
The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice To Haves

AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training such as: machining/fabrication technical education or apprenticeship).
Basic experience in the development and manipulation of computer-generated 3D models in Creo, or similar CAD system
Competent computer skills – Windows, MS Office products
Good verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Metal fabrication of critical prototype, aerospace parts and test assemblies using various types of metal fabrication tools.
Use of general machine shop tools and support equipment including the use of typical dimensional measuring tools
Work with basic sketches and, underdeveloped drawing packages as well as model renderings
Responsible for all aspects of fabrication including part/machine setup, safe equipment operation, part inspection, managing their workload, supporting customers’ schedules, delegating, and coordinating work when required
Work in a multi-program-controlled area.