Welder Intern

This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

About the role

The primary focus of this position is to weld different alloy metal components together with GTAW (TIG) process equipment to repair OEM Aircraft components according to FAA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Welds various alloy metal components together with GTAW (TIG) equipment to repair OEM aircraft components.
• Prepares metal stock or work-pieces to indicate location, dimensions, and tolerances necessary for further processing.
• Reads and applies blueprints, sketches, models, or other written specifications to identify and mark component reference points and compute layout dimensions to build and check custom work pieces and assemblies.
• Sets indicators on height gauge, protractor, and layout machines to computed dimensions.
• Uses measuring instruments such as gauge blocks, height gauges, dial indicators, and non-contact dimensional scanning technology to examine work-pieces.
• Operates machines such as arbor presses, robotic flexible fixtures, GTAW processes, spot welding machines, and performs related tasks such as cutting and grinding to assemble work pieces and subcomponents.
• Assembles metal subcomponents using GTAW processes (TIG) to hold close tolerances.
• Performs approved welding and shop-related activities under direct supervision. Operation of equipment will be limited to tasks authorized by training, safety requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Duties may be limited based on age, work permit status, training, supervision, applicable youth employment laws, and company safety requirements. Interns may not perform prohibited hazardous tasks or operate restricted equipment.

Requirements

• Ability to operate and communicate across various teams.
• Basic math skills: ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide; intermediate computer skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical documents and specifications.
• Must be able to operate machines of medium complexity.
• Must demonstrate enhanced troubleshooting skills within their assigned process.
• Must demonstrate the ability to handle multi-task assignments.
• Must be able to pass all D17.1 coupon tests.
• Ability to follow FAA standards and guidelines.
• Active enrollment in SWWC (Southwest Washtenaw Consortium) or equivalent program.

Benefits

• Major medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401K plan with company match.
• Paid vacation and personal days.

Pay

Competitive salary.

Employees are subject to drug and alcohol testing as required by applicable law, FAA/company requirements, and Liebherr policy.

Location

Liebherr Aerospace Saline, Inc.
1465 Woodland Drive
Saline, MI 48176
United States