Welder

Curtiss-Wright Corporation•Pittsburgh, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Welder performs a variety of metal-joining operations on assemblies, subassemblies, and components using established manufacturing procedures. The role involves working from job assignments, drawings, sketches, and other instructions to prepare and position parts, set up welding or brazing equipment, and complete assigned operations in accordance with process specifications. Work also includes related machining, heat-treatment monitoring, equipment upkeep, material handling, and safety responsibilities.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen due to DoD requirements.
Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD security clearances and approval.
Experience with ferrous and non-ferrous metals and alloys, including castings, forgings, plates, and bars of required thicknesses.
High school graduate and completion of a certified welding program or equivalent.
Experience with manual and automatic metal-joining equipment of all types and sizes, including AC and DC welding machines, sub-arc equipment, torches, and compressed gases as required.
Experience with ovens, hand tools, personal protective equipment, clamps, measuring instruments, gauges, dial indicators, and fire extinguishers.
Experience with automatic welding equipment such as Buggo, Liburdi, and Jetline.
Experience in multiple welding processes.

Responsibilities

Review job assignments, drawings, sketches, specifications, and other written or oral instructions.
Obtain fixtures, tools, and related equipment required for assigned work.
Prepare surfaces; lay out, assemble, and position parts to drawing requirements; and mount components or assemblies on positioners.
Set up welding or brazing equipment, check process specifications, and perform assigned operations in all positions using prescribed procedures.
Remove slag, chip, and grind visible defects before depositing subsequent passes, and document metal-joining sequences as required.
Perform chipping, grinding, hand burning, air-arc, and torch operations as required.
Grind and prepare weld surfaces for penetrant testing and perform penetrant tests.
Operate ovens for pre-heating requirements and monitor ovens during stress-relief or heat-treatment processes.
Handle parts and materials, hand-lift light loads, and operate cranes, hoists, and similar equipment to position or transport heavy loads.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe workplace; protect equipment and keep it clean.
Follow safety and hygiene requirements; maintain machine cleanliness, lubrication, and fluid levels; and perform simple machine error recovery.
Edit and prove out machine programs and operate machines using conversational and/or teach modes.