Welder III

AAR Corp•Wellington, KS

About The Position

Welder III: Performs a combination of Gas tungsten arc welding, GTAW and/or TIG welding on aircraft parts. Processes to fabricate or repair parts and assemblies to required tolerances using welding metals and metal alloys. (TIG welding experience is required)

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of:
Microsoft Office Basics
ASW D17.1
Skill to:
Read and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints
Read standard gauges and other measuring devices
Operate basic machining equipment
Learn industry-related software
Minimum certification to include Material Groups IIa (stainless steel), IV (aluminum), V (magnesium), 4130 (Steel) and Inconel
Obtain respiratory certification and wear a face respirator
Successfully pass annual regulatory vision requirements
Must successfully complete Chromium Physical

Responsibilities

Determines and installs applicable welding materials based upon parent metal properties
Strikes (forms) arc to melt line, maintaining length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead, as judged from color of metal, sound of weld and size of molten puddle
Performs minor repair operations, including helicoil installation, flushing, grit blasting, vapor degreasing, repairs broken or cracked parts and fills holes, chipping off excess weld, slag and spatter, etc., utilizing basic machining equipment
Prepares broken parts for welding by prepping surfaces per standard practices
Preheats work piece with hand torch or heating furnace
Positions and clamps work piece together to assemble them in jig or fixture
Tacks assemblies together
Applies filler rod manually to supply weld metal
Welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions
Examines weld for bead size and other specifications
Continuously pursues lean initiative toward process improvements
Maintains minimum 80%25 billable efficiency