WELDER II

Budney Overhaul & Repair Ltd•Berlin, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The position is responsible for performing all functions of welding ensuring personal and product safety, quality, and productivity. This role involves setting up, adjusting, and operating welding equipment to weld castings, sheet metal details, and performing moderate to advanced fitting and welding tasks while applying standard practices. The welder will be responsible for plug welds in castings, cosmetic weld build-up, and standard join configurations. They will also be responsible for checking required dimensions using various inspection tools, identifying potential problem areas, and interpreting written instructions, sketches, weld schedules, drawings, and documents. Involvement in development work, fixturing, and process is also expected. The role requires the ability to work independently with limited oversight, meet or exceed operations standards for efficiency, and maintain a thorough understanding of how to produce quality parts. Mathematical skills relevant to the functions are necessary.

Requirements

5 Plus years TIG/GTAW experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Welding trade school or equivalent experience.
Must pass internal welder qualification for welding magnesium within introductory period.
Must qualify for stainless and aluminum certifications within the first year.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints/drawings.
Experience in welding aerospace components comprised of inconel, aluminum, mild steel and stainless steel.
Keen attention to detail, accuracy, and safety.
Familiar with a variety of metals and finishes.
Use mathematical and reading skills.
Experience with measuring devices such as meters, gauges, calipers, and other measuring instruments.
Working knowledge of safety protocols.
Experience working with close tolerances.
Experience working in an aerospace manufacturing environment (NADCAP and FAA requirements).
Ability to follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Meets D17.1 visual acceptance criteria (corrective or non-corrective).
Strong communication skills as well as a team player.

Nice To Haves

Aerospace welding background, particular interest in CWI (Certified Weld Inspector)
Manufacturing background.

Responsibilities

Performing all functions of welding ensuring personal and product safety, quality, and productivity.
Set up, adjust, and operate welding equipment to weld castings, Sheetmetal details, etc.
Following Job Operation Sheets to complete repairs as necessary.
Complete moderate to advanced fitting and welding tasks while applying standard practices.
Perform plug welds in castings, cosmetic weld build up and standard join configurations.
Check required dimensions using calipers, micrometers, height gages and other inspection tools or fixtures.
Identify any Red flag problem areas.
Interpret and follow written instructions, sketches, weld schedules, drawings and documents.
Involvement in development work, fixturing and process.
Work independently with limited oversight.
Meet or exceed operations standards for efficiency.
Knows when to stop and find appropriate interpretation when necessary.
Maintain thorough understanding of how to produce quality parts.
Use mathematics relevant to functions.