Sr. Welder/Fabricator

Textron•Waterboro, ME

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is in Textron System’s Howe & Howe business area. We believe people should love what they do – in this role you will be responsible for MIG welding (TIG welding preferred) of aluminum and other metal materials in all positions. This includes working from standing, sitting, lying, and kneeling positions, climbing on and over vehicles, and up and down ladders. Tack welding, use of jacks, porta-powers, and come-a-longs (some weighing up to 25 lbs), and lifting of material and tools are also key responsibilities. The role involves crawling through or on top of craft, bending and twisting of the body, operation of cranes and forklifts, and use of power tools (gougers, skill saws, cut saws, grinders) which require two hands to operate safely. Walking on uneven surfaces like frames and tees is expected, and the ability to work with your hands is essential. Other duties as required. Perform tasks necessary to the production process including fabrication, maintenance, and repair of component parts and products. Comprehend and follow detailed verbal or written instructions, as well as diagrams, blueprints, and other technical documents. Examine blueprints and assemble machinery. Operate heavy machinery. Be a team player and collaborate with engineers designing and testing new products. Perform thorough quality control and identify any defective items and handle according to established procedures. Maintain tidy work areas and follow detailed instructions to meet safety and quality requirements. Demonstrate high attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

3+ years of related experience.
Demonstrated skills based on the results of the welding test.
High school diploma or GED certificate
The ability to work a 40-hour work week
Ability to read and understand product schematics and assembly instructions
Knowledge of manufacturing technology
Good background in basic electrical principles
Basic understanding of hydraulic principles and hydraulic hose assembly

Nice To Haves

TIG Weld preferred.

Responsibilities

MIG Weld is a minimum, TIG Weld preferred.
Welding of aluminum and other metal materials in all positions.
Must be able to work from standing, sitting, lying and kneeling positions.
Climbing on and over vehicles, 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 or on top of.
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.
Perform tasks necessary to the production process including fabrication, maintenance, and repair of component parts and products
Comprehend and follow detailed verbal or written instructions, as well as diagrams, blueprints, and other technical documents
Examine blueprints and assemble machinery
Operate heavy machinery
Be a team player and collaborate with engineers designing and testing new products
Perform thorough quality control and identify any defective items and handle according to established procedures.
Maintain tidy work areas and follow detailed instructions to meet safety and quality requirements
Demonstrate high attention to detail and problem-solving skills.