Welder

About the role

We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret basic drawings and weld symbols
• Passing Textron’s aluminum MIG (GMAW) weld test procedure
• Perform as a productive working team member that meets daily goals set by the supervisor.
• MIG welding of aluminum materials in all positions.
• Must be able to work from standing, sitting, lying and kneeling positions.
• Use of power tools (gougers, circular saws, grinders) in a safe, compliant manner
• Operate cranes and forklifts
• Absorb and mentor less-skilled welders, as assigned
• Works with a sense of urgency, efficiency and productive output
• Maintains safe work practices and adheres to safety policies and procedures
• Ensures correct construction procedures are adhered to
• Maintains a sense of urgency, efficiency and productive output
• Maintains general housekeeping, keeps materials and equipment stowed in an orderly manner
• Monitors working environment for compliance with quality, safety, environmental and health regulations and report deficiencies to supervisor
• Evaluates and corrects basic weld pick up, with minimal supervision
• Performs groove/butt joints with satisfactory radiographic testing (NDT)
• Back steps and sequences weld based upon provided information and/or good welding practices

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of related welding experience
• Ability to pass Textron’s aluminum MIG (GMAW) and/or TIG (GTAW) weld test procedure
• Successfully complete onboarding procedures in preparation to pass aluminum weld qualification test requirements to meet contract requirements for welding on the product

Education Requirements

• Must have high school diploma, GED or equivalent certificate, or bronze level (or higher) for ACT WorkKeys Certification

Essential Physical Demand Requirements

• Non-Climate Controlled Environment (Extreme Heat & Extreme Cold)
• Elevated Heights
• crawling
• using ladders
• stairs & ramps
• lifting (35 pounds single lift & 70 pounds team lift)
• repetitive motion of different extremities
• confined spaces
• tight spaces
• Radiographic Activity Environment
• Magnetic Wave Environment
• Working with Chemicals
• Overview: Non-Climate Controlled Environment (Extreme Heat & Extreme Cold); Elevated Heights; climbing; crawling; using ladders; stairs & ramps; frequent/prolonged lifting (35 pounds single lift & 70 pounds team lift); repetitive motion of different extremities, confined spaces; tight spaces; Radiographic Activity Environment; Magnetic Wave Environment; Working with Chemicals
• Postural: Must have the ability to move extremities and spine throughout a sufficient range of motion that will permit the employee to work in a variety of postures involving a range from floor to overhead level. Flexing and twisting of the trunk and other awkward postures are occasionally required.
• Dexterity: Must have a good dexterity and frequently use one and two hands throughout the work period for hand tools and handling materials.
• Cardiorespiratory Demand: Must have sufficient cardiorespiratory fitness to be able to perform medium work involving constant standing and walking, material handling and performing work in a hot, humid environment.
• General Physical Activities: Include standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, squatting, body twisting, walking on uneven surfaces, sense of touch, manual dexterity, speaking clearly, seeing distant/reading, reaching, hearing, depth perception, color vision, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, climbing stairs and balancing.
• Physical Demand Level - Medium: Must be able to perform medium physical labor as classified by the United States Department of Labor. May be required to lift up to 35 pounds for a single person lift, and up to 70 pounds team lift

Benefits

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Education Assistance
• Career Development & Training Opportunities
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
• Paid Parental Leave

Textron’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

• EEO Statement