Sr Welder

Textron•Slidell, LA

60d

About The Position

Start date is contingent upon full Land Vehicle award We believe people should love what they do – as a Sr Welder, you will be responsible for: · Welding of Ballistic Steel materials in all positions. Must be able to work from standing, sitting, lying and kneeling positions. Some work must be accomplished with the use of mirror welding. · Some work will have to pass RT, PT, and NDT type testing. · Climbing on and over bulkheads, 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 vehicle on top of floor plates and through hatch/door openings. · Bending and twisting of your body as needed to get into different compartments. · Operation of cranes and forklifts. · Use of power tools (gougers, skill saws, cut saws, grinders). All require two hands on tools to operate in safe manner · Walking on top of vehicle roof and bottom plates when position in the rollover fixture to achieve welding on a flat. · Need to be able to work with your hands.

Requirements

Two-Three (2-3) plus years of GMAW, FCAW and GTAW experience needed.
Demonstrated skills based on the results of the welding test.
Must be able to weld in all positions.
Must be able to certify as a Welder in accordance with M&L Policies/Procedures and Weld Standards.
Willingness and flexibility to work extended hours as needed to accomplish the task or work with little or no prior notification.
Must be able to read drawings, must know basic weld symbols and know how to use fillet weld gauges.
High school diploma or GED certificate
Must have the ability to move extremities and spine throughout a sufficient range of motion that will permit the employee to work in a variety of postures involving a range from floor to overhead level.
Must have a good dexterity and frequently use one and two hands throughout the work period for hand tools and handling materials.
Must have sufficient cardiorespiratory fitness to be able to perform medium work involving constant standing and walking, material handling and performing work in a hot, humid environment.
Include standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, squatting, body twisting, sense of touch, manual dexterity, speaking clearly, seeing distant/reading, reaching, hearing, depth perception, color vision, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, climbing stairs and balancing.
Must be able to perform medium physical labor as classified by the United States Department of Labor. Physical demands typically involve lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling not to exceed 60 lbs.

Responsibilities

Welding of Ballistic Steel materials in all positions.
Climbing on and over bulkheads, 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
Lifting of material and tools (jacks, porta-powers, come-a longs, etc. Also loading and unloading of parts.
Crawling through vehicle on top of floor plates and through hatch/door openings.
Bending and twisting of your body as needed to get into different compartments.
Operation of cranes and forklifts.
Use of power tools (gougers, skill saws, cut saws, grinders).
Walking on top of vehicle roof and bottom plates when position in the rollover fixture to achieve welding on a flat.