05097 - TIG Welder

Crafted Staff•Kent, WA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level Aerospace TIG Welder position with 4 openings. Two openings are for the swing shift and two are for the day shift. The schedule is 4/10s, Monday through Thursday. The swing shift is from 2:30 PM to 1 AM, and the day shift could vary but likely starts early, around 3:30 AM or 4 AM. The pay range is $21 - $24/hr. Candidates must be US citizens. The company primarily performs TIG welding on thin titanium and nickel alloys (30-80 gauge).

Requirements

MUST BE US CITIZEN
Welding Technologies degree or other weld certificate
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Must have Welding Technology degree

Nice To Haves

Entry Level candidates should have their Welding Technologies degree or other weld certificate.
Schools that we have seen success with include Lake Washington, South Seattle, Green River.
Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T); knows where to find this information at Exotic and asks for help when necessary.

Responsibilities

Applies basic welding processes to join sheet metal aircraft components as specified by written instructions, weld schedules and drawings.
Visually and dimensionally inspects completed work for conformance to verbal/written instruction and specifications.
Works well as a team member and seeks clarification to refine welding techniques.
Completes routine and some advanced welding tasks while applying standard practices.
Properly prepares weld surfaces.
Interprets and follows written instructions, sketches, weld schedules, drawings and documents.
Performs all work in accordance with established standards and safety procedures.
Performs fitting of assemblies.
May train others on prior job experience.
Repairs some of his or her own parts.
Regularly evaluates his/her own product quality for continuous improvement.
Works under limited oversight.
Successfully complete the Exotic Metals TIG weld training program and/or have equivalent experience.
Hold multiple, basic Exotic Metals weld qualification/certifications, including Fillet Welding as required.
Meets or exceeds operations standards for efficiency.
Reads and understands router operations, sketches, blueprints, and specifications as necessary to perform the job function.
Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T); knows where to find this information at Exotic and asks for help when necessary.
Can move to various work areas easily with experience.
Must be able to use mathematics relevant to welding functions.
Requires familiarity with machine tools, precision instruments and good manual dexterity.
Knows when to stop and finds appropriate interpretation when necessary.