Job Description

**Position Overview

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The Aerospace Welder operates equipment that uses heat to join metal parts together in the manufacturing of aerospace components and products, ranging from airplanes to space shuttles. This role is crucial in ensuring the structural integrity and safety of aerospace products.

**Key Responsibilities

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• Read and interpret blueprints for welding projects

• Source and measure materials according to project specifications

• Perform welding operations using appropriate techniques and materials

• Conduct quality checks to ensure finished work meets blueprint tolerances

• Complete and pass various welding certification tests

• Operate conventional and precision measuring instruments

• Perform process inspection, certification, and documentation

• Maintain welding equipment through routine maintenance activities

• Conduct grinding and finishing operations using manual and power tools

• Perform routine maintenance on grinding equipment

**Required Qualifications

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• Completion of Vocational school / Machine Trade school welding course

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings

• Proficiency in various welding techniques relevant to aerospace manufacturing

• Basic math skills and understanding of mechanical principles used in sheet metal fabrication

• Ability to use measuring instruments to produce parts within specified tolerances

• Capability to perform unit conversions, including metric conversions

**Preferred Qualifications

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• High School Diploma or GED

• Previous experience in aerospace or related manufacturing industry

• Additional certifications in specialized welding techniques

**Professional Attributes

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• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Creative problem-solving skills and initiative in process improvement

• Strong adherence to safety protocols and company policies

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills

• Reliability and punctuality

• Attention to detail and commitment to quality

**Physical Requirements

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• Ability to stand for up to two or three hours continuously

• Occasional sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending, and stooping

• Capable of reaching and grasping parts repeatedly throughout the day

• Ability to lift 45lbs. minimum and up to 60lbs. individually, and up to 120lbs. in a "buddy" lift

• Specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

**Work Environment

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• Exposure to dirt, dust, noise, heat, cold, solvents, and electrical energy

• Welding environment requiring specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Exposure to dirt, dust, noise, and extremes of heat or cold

• Semi-close proximity work with other employees

• Operation of specialized welding equipment and tools (specific machines and equipment to be listed separately)

• Some overtime may be required based on business needs

**Benefits

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• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with 80% of costs covered by the company

• Security: Long-term and short-term disability insurance, company-paid life insurance, and additional employee life insurance options

• Supplemental Coverage: Critical illness and accident insurance

• Growth Opportunities: Potential for advancement within our company and across our broader family of companies

• Culture of Excellence: Join a team dedicated to organizational excellence, continual employee development, and sustainable manufacturing processes

You should be proficient in:

• Welding Setups for Production
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• TIG Welder