Welder - Tubing

Textron Systems•New Orleans, LA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is in Textron System’s Marine & Land Systems business area. The welder will utilize GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) methods to weld tubing components with exceptional precision. This includes comprehensive knowledge of tubing materials and their respective welding characteristics. The position involves welding of aluminum, Stainless, Inconel tubing in all positions. The job requires the ability to work from standing, sitting, lying, and kneeling positions, and some work must be accomplished with the use of mirror welding. The role also involves climbing on and over bulkheads, up and down ladders, tack welding, and using tools like jacks, porta-powers, and come-a-longs, some of which can weigh as much as 25 lbs. Lifting of material and tools, loading and unloading of parts, crawling through craft on top of tees and through manholes, and bending and twisting of the body are also part of the responsibilities. Operation of cranes and forklifts, and use of power tools (gougers, skill saws, cut saws, grinders) are required. The job also involves walking on tops of frames and tees (uneven walking surfaces) and requires the ability to work with hands.

Requirements

1-3 years of related experience.
Demonstrated skills based on the results of the welding test.
Must have high school diploma, GED or equivalent certificate, or bronze level (or higher) for ACT WorkKeys Certification.
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.
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.
Must have a good dexterity and frequently use one and two hands throughout the work period for hand tools and handling materials.
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.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Level will be determined based on relevant experience, scope of role, skills, etc

Responsibilities

Utilize GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) methods to weld tubing components with exceptional precision.
Comprehensive knowledge of tubing materials and their respective welding characteristics.
Welding of aluminum, Stainless, Inconel tubing in all positions.
Must be able to work from standing, sitting, lying and kneeling positions.
Some work must be accomplished with the use of mirror welding.
Climbing on and over bulkheads, 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 on top of tees and through manholes
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