Tig Welder - 2nd Shift

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Groton, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, performs a wide range of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) and brazing operations primarily in the repair of a wide variety of product castings, or various metals and alloys requiring the ability to pass required certification test, and operate own rote tooling. This role requires concentration and exacting mental and visual attention in performing very involved and, at times, complex work in repairing and/or reconstruction castings. Light physical effort consisting of occasionally lifting or moving average weight materials.

Requirements

Requires the use of complicated drawings, specifications and handbook information.
Person must be able to pass customer ad/or government agency tests in order to acquire certification.
Must have some understanding of metallurgy and heat treating.
6 months GTAW/TIG experience
Experience working with Nickel and Copper based alloys

Nice To Haves

Over 5 years experience preferred

Responsibilities

Works from shop orders, specifications and other instructions as to rod type and amount of weld to be applied.
Plans operation sequence to preheat parts, clean and prepare area, apply and finish weld to repair cracks, non- fills, pit marks, slag holes or other defects, or to apply metal for machining operations.
Selects and sets currents, determines rod size, selects electrode, and determines other variables according to individual job requirements.
Exercises care to obtain proper penetration; avoid burring, slag inclusion or other flaws.
Some alloying of metals involved to obtain proper material strength.
Disposes of work as required.
As required, instructs others in techniques.
Operates rote tooling to smooth and finish castings.
Maintains all required records and reports of work performed.
Complies with written or verbal instructions or orders of supervisor or designated representative.
Detects and reports improper operation, defective materials and unusual conditions to proper supervision.
Maintains work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
Follows prescribed safety regulations.
Performs a variety of other tasks of equal or lesser complexity as assigned by supervisor.