Welder 1st shift

Barnes•East Granby, CT

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Barnes Aerospace is seeking a skilled Welder for their 1st shift, Monday-Friday, 6:30 am – 3:00 pm. This role involves performing various types of TIG welding to repair and replace damaged aircraft parts and fixtures, ensuring compliance with NDT specifications and production schedules. The Welder will work with a variety of materials including titanium, aluminum, stainless steel, and Nickel alloy, and will collaborate with Engineering on developing new methods and tooling. The position requires meticulous inspection and finishing of welds, precise measurement of repaired parts, and completion of production paperwork. Additionally, the Welder will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance and minor repairs on equipment. This is a safety-sensitive position and requires compliance with FAA and DOT drug and alcohol testing rules.

Requirements

3+ years in aerospace environment
Ability to pass welding tests for aircraft welding certifications
Good mathematical skills
Knowledge/Practical experience in aerospace environment
Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and technical documents
Applicant must comply with all applicable FAA and DOT drug and alcohol testing rules.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform all types of TIG welding to repair/replace damaged areas and cracks on aircraft parts and fixtures.
Perform TIG welding operations on aircraft components to meet NDT specifications and ensure efficient flow of work to meet production schedules and demands.
Perform TIG welding operations on titanium, aluminum, stainless steel and Nickel alloy parts, following standardized working procedures and parameters.
Work with Engineering to develop programs, determine new methods, develop parameters, and determine material type for new or modified products.
Assist with developing new tooling ideas.
Inspect weld for bead sized and compliance with other specifications.
Blend, grind, or polish weld ensuring specified minimum wall requirement is met.
Use calipers, micrometers, indicators, and gauges to measure repaired part and ensure dimensional requirements are met.
Complete production paperwork.
Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and machines.