Welder/Fabricator

Textron•Waterboro, ME

About The Position

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems. This role is in Textron System’s Howe & Howe business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make! Welder - About This Role We believe people should love what they do – in this role you will be responsible for: Fabricator - About This Role 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

1-3 years of related experience.
Demonstrated skills based on the results of the welding test.
Note: Level will be determined based on relevant experience, scope of role, skills, etc
High school diploma or GED certificate
Physical demands described have been validated by on-site job analysis. They are representative of the physical demands that must be met by an employee to successfully and safely perform the essential functions of this job. The following information is a synopsis of key physical demand requirements determined from a detailed job analysis:
Postural: 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. Flexing and twisting of the trunk and other awkward postures are occasionally required.
Dexterity: Must have a good dexterity and frequently use one and two hands throughout the work period for hand tools and handling materials.
Cardiorespiratory Demand: 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.
General Physical Activities: 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.
Physical Demand Level - Medium: Must be able to perform medium physical labor as classified by the United States Department of Labor. May be required to lift up to 35 pounds for a single person lift, and up to 70 pounds team lift
High school diploma or GED
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
Lots of standing, fast paced environment, H&H speed

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.
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