Welder

Curtiss-Wright•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Curtiss-Wright EMD is seeking a Welder for its Pittsburgh (Cheswick) location. The role performs metal-joining operations on assemblies, subassemblies, and components in accordance with established manufacturing procedures. The Welder follows work instructions, drawings, specifications, and prescribed procedures; prepares and positions parts; sets up welding or brazing equipment; and completes assigned work across required positions and processes. Duties also include inspecting and preparing welds, operating ovens for preheating and heat-treatment processes, handling materials, maintaining equipment and a safe workplace, and operating machinery that may involve editing and proving out programs.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen due to Department of Defense 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 graduation and completion of a certified welding program or equivalent.
Experience with manual and automatic metal-joining equipment, including AC and DC welding machines, sub-arc equipment, torches, and compressed gases.
Experience with ovens, hand tools, required personal protective equipment, clamps, measuring instruments, gauges, dial indicators, and fire extinguishers.
Experience with multiple welding processes.

Nice To Haves

Automatic welding experience with Buggo, Liburdi, or Jetline equipment.

Responsibilities

Review job assignments, work instructions, drawings, sketches, specifications, and other written or oral instructions.
Obtain fixtures, tools, and related equipment needed for assigned work.
Prepare surfaces; lay out, assemble, fabricate, and position parts according to drawing requirements.
Mount components or assemblies on positioners and set up welding or brazing equipment.
Check process specifications, follow prescribed procedures, and perform assigned welding and metal-joining operations in all positions.
Remove slag, chip and grind visible defects before depositing subsequent passes.
Document metal-joining sequences as required.
Perform chipping, grinding, hand burning, air-arc, or torch operations as required.
Grind and prepare weld surfaces for penetrant testing and perform penetrant tests.
Operate ovens for preheating and monitor ovens used for stress relief or heat treatment.
Handle parts and materials, including using cranes and hoists to position or transport heavy loads.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe workplace; protect and clean equipment; and follow safety and hygiene requirements.
Maintain machine cleanliness, lubrication, and fluid levels, and perform simple machine error recovery.
Operate machinery, including editing and proving out programs and using conversational and/or teach modes.