Welding Technician - 2nd Shift

Moog•Buffalo, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Moog's Military Aircraft Group is seeking a Welding Technician to join their team. This role operates on-site with a 2nd shift schedule in Elma, New York. The position involves operating electron beam welding equipment, including setup, adjustment, operation, part inspection, and preventative maintenance. The technician will also participate in electronic and mechanical modifications to equipment, work from welding schedules and worksheets, and perform assembly of weld process related hardware and fixture installation. A key part of the role includes creating and inspecting weld samples under a microscope, and performing dimensional inspections. The technician will determine operating requirements for various weld parameters and may use mathematics, including trigonometry, for CNC programming. Experience with prototype work, complex welds, and reporting results is also expected. The role requires an understanding of unusual conditions and reporting them to supervisors or engineering.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED preferred. Otherwise, demonstrated ability to understand and apply all verbal, written and computer work instructions or training in English, and demonstrated ability to perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
At least 3 years of related experience in a related technical field, which should including experience in phases of production or engineering type welding.
Employee enrollment & participation in the company’s "F.A.A. Drug & Alcohol Program" is a requirement for this position.

Responsibilities

Operation of electron beam welding
Set-up, adjust equipment, operate, part inspection, and perform different preventative maintenance routines of changing oil, cleaning filters and vacuum chamber, and disassemble and realign electron gun.
Participate in electronic and mechanical modifications to equipment.
Work from "welding schedule" and worksheets, defining voltage, amperage, and travel distance. These "operator aids" require interpolation to meet specific job requirements.
Operator "techniques" are important in considering alignment, distance, slope control, power settings, geometry of weld and proximity to edge.
Assembly of weld process related hardware and fixture installation.
Creating a weld sample, preparing it for inspection and inspecting the results under a microscope to verify requirements.
The parts and fixtures inspected under a microscope for weld requirements and workmanship quality.
Parts may require dimensional inspection, using a drop gage and indicator.
Determine operating requirements for voltage, temperature, position, time, and capacities when precise instructions are not available.
Set, monitor, and adjust numerous controls for each weld, dependent on type of material and set-up.
Some setups may require CNC programming and may use mathematics, including trigonometry.
Familiar with operation of equipment and welding processes, properties of materials to initiate prototype work, perform complex welds and report results.
Be observant for unusual conditions and report to supervisor or engineering.

Benefits

great compensation package
annual profit sharing
matching 401k
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Flexible Spending
Health Savings Accounts
Flexible paid time off
holidays
parental leave program
relocation assistance
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
Tuition Assistance
mentorship and coaching opportunities
leadership development
other personal growth programs
Inclusive culture rooted in our values
Employee Resource Groups
team-building activities
Additional site-specific benefits may be offered
10% shift differential pay for 2nd and 3rd shift employees