TIG Welder / Fabricator

Position Summary

The Welder/Fabricator Level One is a key member of the manufacturing team in a high mix, lower volume environment, reporting to the Shop Floor Supervisor. Airtomic is an FAA Repair Station. This position performs all required welding and fabricating operations of all aircraft engine components as defined in the engineering process routing. Read and understand routing instructions are critical to ensure product safety. This position is entry level in the production process. The ideal candidate enjoys problem solving, working in a fast-paced environment and self-directed.

Key Position Responsibilities

• Acts proactively supporting safety at all times. Safety is ALWAYS first
• Interpret routings, op sheets and draw on personal knowledge to determine most efficient approach to repair a given part
• Polishing and basic blending of product
• Cutting / prepping parts for welding
• Cold work tubes, ducts & manifolds to conform to check fixtures
• TIG weld or torch braze thin wall tubes, or tubular products, ducts and manifolds to aerospace quality standards
• Experience in TIG welding titanium, stainless steel, and nickel alloys
• Fabrication and blueprint reading experience
• Experience with tight tolerance components
• Must have the ability to work with precision hand measuring equipment
• Experience in setting up work in jigs and fixtures
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, testing and assembly procedures
• Willing and able to work overtime
• Operate an Orbital Weld machine
• Identify potential process improvements
• Clean and pressure test product as assigned
• Ensures products adhere to quality standards
• Able to recognize and solve practical problems or issues
• Able to adapt, communicate, be decisive, be dependable, and take initiative
• Able to communicate and interact with coworkers
• Ensures products adhere to quality standards
• Ability to organize priorities, daily tasks and complete actions on time, in a fast-paced environment
• Strong work ethic and leadership ability

Required Qualification / Education / And/or Experience

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of this position
• Ability to organize priorities, daily tasks and complete actions on time, in a fast-paced environment
• Strong work ethic and leadership ability
• Must be able to provide proof of legal ability to work in the United States
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Must be able to pass FAA drug screen and background check
• Experience welding thin wall (.030-.070”) stainless steel or nickel alloys
• Current or prior AWS D17.1 certification a plus
• Read and interpret blueprints and approved technical data
• Experience working in a manufacturing facility
• Experience working with hand tools
• Travel – 0%

Preferred Qualifications, Skills And Experience

• Aerospace / Defense industry experience a plus
• FAA A&P certificate is a strong plus
• Current or prior AWS D17.1 certification a plus
• Read and interpret blueprints and approved technical data
• Experience working in a manufacturing facility
• Experience working with hand tools

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, and company matched 401k plan. RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/H