Welder - 2nd Shift

Job Responsibilities

• Performs TIG welding on titanium and aluminum jet engine components.
• Performs TIG welding on all types of metals to include steel, aluminum, stainless steel and titanium.
• Cleans, grinds, and performs inspection as required to insure conformance to specifications.
• Helps in the design stage as required on projects.
• Mentors/provides guidance assistance and training to junior Welders.
• Checks all work to assure that quality standards are maintained and has adhered to all specifications and procedures involving company and customer practices.
• Maintains a clean work environment (including assigned storage and cleaning duties) in full compliance with company standards, customer and government regulations.
• Affirms the company's commitment to maintain a safe workplace and to protect the environment through the establishment and support of Company policy and adherence to various government regulations.
• Ensures the company's commitment to maintaining a safe workplace and to protect the environment through the establishment and support of Company policy and adherence to various government regulations.
• Complies with the "GKN Aerospace, Inc. Policy Statement on Contracting with the United States Government" in all areas of responsibility involving direct and indirect contracting with the United States Government.
• Performs daily preventative maintenance of equipment in adherence with a predefined schedule.
• Performs other duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• 5+ year welding experience in TIG welding, or successful completion of additional welding certification/education for TIG welding.
• Must be able to achieve AWS certification (AWS D17.1) on all materials to be welded within 6 months of start.
• 3+ years of TIG welding experience working with basic math and reading blueprints and meet inspection requirements in accordance with customer specifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• GKN Experience
• Knowledge and experience in trouble shooting of safety, quality and technical issues with co-workers, quality and engineering functions.
• Willingness to work in a repetitive production environment with concern for meeting cost, quality and schedule requirements.
• The ability to work as a team player as well as independently is required.

Mental and Physical Demands

• Ability to read, write and comprehend English instructions
• Basic Math skills
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Withstand loud noise of a machine shop environment

Compensation Range

The compensation range for this position is between $28.00 - $32.00 per hour.