Rework Welder LPC LMA 895

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Portland, OR

About The Position

Repairs castings to meet customer specifications by replacing metal in defective areas using various welding techniques. The welder reviews inspection and rework paperwork and technical cards, inspects prepared areas, and welds repairs to customer and company specifications and applicable process-control and external quality standards, including aerospace standards. Work may involve placing castings on benches, fixtures, or in bubble cabinets, using mirrors to reach difficult areas, and wearing required safety equipment. Completed welds are inspected on both sides to verify technique and metal deposit. The role also includes maintaining welding equipment, following safe work practices, completing logs and records, and performing other assigned tasks. On-the-job training, Welding Tech Series courses, alloy and/or titanium certification, and welding certifications may be provided or required as directed. Welding techniques and certification requirements vary by plant.

Requirements

Advanced welding skills demonstrated by completion of the PCC-approved Welding Tech Series and welding certification in two applicable alloys or titanium at time of hire, plus two years of applicable welding experience; alternatively, an equivalent combination of classroom training and work experience and completion of certification to PCC Weld Test Standards.
Correctable 20/30 vision in both eyes and satisfactory results on depth perception and color vision tests.
Good eye-hand coordination.
Ability to read and follow specifications on technical cards.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to lift and/or maneuver objects weighing 30 to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds.
Ability to work for extended periods in difficult conditions, potentially including noise, dust, chemicals, temperature extremes, awkward physical positions, and other elements.
Plant-specific requirements: SSBO uses GTAW only; LSBO requires WEBTAQ for GTAW; TBO uses GTAW only and requires titanium certification only.

Responsibilities

Review inspection/rework analyst paperwork and technical cards.
Identify and inspect prepared casting areas requiring repair.
Weld castings using one or more of the following techniques: GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, and PAW.
Perform welding in compliance with Process Control Procedures, customer specifications, company specifications, and applicable external quality standards, including aerospace standards.
Position castings on benches, fixtures, or in bubble cabinets; use mirrors when needed to weld difficult areas; and wear necessary safety equipment.
Inspect the front and back of completed welds to confirm proper technique and adequate metal deposit.
Maintain welding equipment by repairing torch heads, replacing power cables, and performing minor maintenance on welding tools.
Follow plant and department safety rules, safely operate equipment and tools, and identify and report safety problems.
Complete logs and records.
Perform other tasks as directed.