Aerospace Welding Technician (ET5)

Description

This position is part of the Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) support to the NASA EM32 Welding & Manufacturing (W&M) team under the Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation (ESSCA) contract to the NASA MSFC Engineering Directorate. The primary focus of this position is manufacturing large aluminum aerospace structures using fusion welding and friction stir welding processes.

Qualifications

• Typically, educational requirement is a High School diploma or GED or equivalent; and at least 10 years of experience and continuing education, or an Associate's Degree or equivalent at least 6 years of experience.
• Relevant candidate work experience will be evaluated against ESSCA contract engineering labor categories.
• The selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain permission to operate customer-owned vehicles in support of work activities.
• The selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver's license, automobile liability insurance and successfully complete a company defensive driving training class.
• The selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the following customer safety certifications: Welding Safety, Respirator (non-SCBA), Overhead Crane/Hoist Operator, Rigger, Forklift Operator, Aerial Lift Operator.
• The selected candidate must have demonstrated experience performing Gas Tungsten Arc Welding and/or Variable Polarity Plasma Arc welding processes on aerospace materials such as aluminum (alloys 2219 and 2195 preferred), stainless steel, superalloys and/or titanium performed by manual and mechanized techniques.
• The selected candidate must be able to work hands-on with machine tool-like equipment involving electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical components and systems.
• Previous experience working with the following specifications and standards is desired, but not required: NASA-STD-5006, “General Fusion Welding Requirements for Aerospace Materials Used in Flight Hardware.” MSFC-SPEC-3679, “Process Specification – Welding Aerospace Hardware.” ANSI/AWS D17.1/D17.1M:2010-AMD1, “Specification for Fusion Welding for Aerospace Applications.”

Work Environment

General office environment (20%), industrial welding / manufacturing development laboratory / machine shop (80%). Requires ability to interact effectively with co-workers, managers, and clients. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, and accurate communications, both verbally and in writing (50%). Travel may be necessary, but infrequent (