Welder - 1st Shift

Barnes•Warren, MI

45d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for preparing materials for welding, including cutting, grinding, and cleaning metal. The Welder will read weld blueprints and engineered drawings, follow work order requirements, and set up welding machines for specific materials, thicknesses, and positions using fixtures and positioners. The role involves dimensional inspection of welds and parts using various tools, inspecting for assembly and cosmetic defects, and tagging non-conforming parts. The Welder may also work in other departments for tasks like grinding and must complete tasks according to manufacturing schedules and within standard times. Safety guidelines, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), must be followed, along with compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This includes completing required compliance training and staying updated on MB Aerospace’s internal policies and procedures.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent is required.
1 year of solid general computer skills required, proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel in particular, being proficient in math skills required.
1 year of basic welding and metallurgy required.
Read, interpret, and process to work instructions.
Capable of using all standard bench tools and gauges required for setup, inspection, and welding of assemblies including calipers, height gauges, micrometers, and microscopes.
Capable of operating computer-controlled machines and making program adjustments as required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skill.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office tools.
Must have a valid US Passport.

Responsibilities

Prepare materials for welding; cut, grind and clean metal.
Read weld blueprints, engineered drawings, and follow work order requirements.
Set up the welding machine for specific materials, thicknesses, and positions using complicated weld fixtures and weld positioner (turntable).
Dimensionally inspect welds and other characteristics of parts being welded using tools such as calipers, protractors, and gauges.
Inspect all parts for proper assembly and cosmetic defects. Tag any non-conforming parts with re-work labels.
Work outside department as required, primarily in belt and hand grinding.
Complete tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules and within standard times.
Follow all safety guidelines and wear all Personal Protective Equipment.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Complete all required compliance training. Maintain knowledge of and adhere to MB Aerospace’s internal compliance policies and procedures. Take responsibility to keep up to date with changing regulations and policies.
Cut, polish, etch and evaluate pre-weld acceptance samples, quarterly process control samples, and filament change control samples.
Complete logs, check sheets, job orders, and other paperwork for each job performed.
Perform preventive maintenance of EB weld machine including pumping system and filament changes.
Support Welding Engineers in development of process schedules.
Maintain a neat and orderly workstation and promote overall good housekeeping practices.