Welder (1st Shift)

Barnes•East Granby, CT

50d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Welder on the 1st Shift, working Monday-Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. The role involves preparing materials for welding, reading blueprints, setting up welding machines, inspecting welds, and ensuring compliance with safety and company policies. The company is looking for individuals with a good attitude and a willingness to learn.

Requirements

Certification in GTAW; AWS D17.1; PWA 16 (in any group material)
3-5 years of welding experience required
Pass the welding certification tests for current materials used in the shop
Read, interpret, and process blueprints and operation sheets
Capable of using all standard bench tools and gauges required for setup, inspection, and welding of assemblies including calipers, height gauges, micrometers, and microscopes
Excellent written and verbal communication skill
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office tools

Nice To Haves

Good attitude and a willingness to learn a new trade or skill

Responsibilities

Prepare materials for welding; cuts, grinds and cleans metal.
Read weld blueprints, engineered drawings, and follow work order requirements.
Set up the welding machine for specific materials, thicknesses, and positions.
Use complicated weld fixtures and weld positioner (turntable).
Dimensionally inspects welds and other characteristics of parts being welded using tools such as calipers, protractors, and gauges.
Inspects all parts for proper assembly and cosmetic defects.
Work outside department as required.
Complete tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules and within standard times.
Follow all safety guidelines and wears all Personal Protective Equipment.
Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Completes all required compliance training. Maintains knowledge of and adhere to Barnes Aerospace’s internal compliance policies and procedures. Take responsibility to keep up to date with changing regulations and policies.
Complete required quarterly process control samples.
Complete logs, check sheets, job orders, and other paperwork for each job performed.
Maintain a neat and orderly workstation and promote overall good housekeeping practices.
Able to successfully multitask in manufacturing cell work environment.