Welder - 2nd Shift

About the role

The Welder position at Ascent Aerospace involves performing limited duties for fitting and welding of steel, aluminum, and Invar 36 parts using a MIG/TIG process. The role also includes repairing broken or damaged parts, fabricating and revising fixtures, jigs, gauges, hand applies, and special tooling and components.

Responsibilities

• Set up welding machines based on the specifications of the job.
• Read and interpret blueprints and/or drawings to determine the specific welding requirements.
• MIG/TIG weld steel, aluminum and Invar 36 components based on the specifications of the blueprints and/or drawings.
• Repair broken or damaged parts.
• Fabricate and revise fixtures, jigs, gauges, hand applies, and special tooling and components.
• Keep work area clean and organized and take proper care of all equipment and facilities.
• Work with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Perform any additional duties as reasonably assigned by management.

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma/GED.
• Experience with Steel, aluminum and/or Invar 36.
• Experience with MIG and TIG welding.
• Knowledge of machines and tools.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, calipers, and tape measures.

Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered.
• Minimum 5 – 10 years of relevant work experience and/or completion of certificate program in welding from a college or technical school.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to effectively handle tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work varied shifts, overtime, and weekends when necessary.
• Has confidence in leading processes, projects and looks for opportunities.
• Ability to work with management team to help drive performance of location.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

No Supervisory Responsibility.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Sits for extended periods at a computer workstation.
• May access and work in the manufacturing plant.
• While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles.
• The employee may be exposed to vibration.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• May be required to travel to other site locations during the work day.
• May be required to work weekends to meet department and business demands.
• Work with safe manufacturing processes and understand that eyewear is mandatory in the manufacturing area.
• Knows that safety shoes are recommended in the manufacturing area.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must be able to see, talk, hear, touch, feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to frequently walk and stand for short periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 35lbs, occasionally lift and move objects up to 50lbs.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Match

Special Requirements

• Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening.
• This position requires use of information that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR.