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Job Description
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Job Overview:
Scaled Composites is seeking a Welder to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. As a highly skilled Welder, you will play a pivotal role in contributing to the precision and quality of our manufacturing processes. Your responsibilities will include interpreting engineering drawings, selecting appropriate welding techniques, and executing welds with meticulous attention to detail. Proficiency in using various welding equipment and methods, such as MIG and TIG is essential. Adherence to safety protocols and quality standards will be paramount, ensuring the integrity and durability of the finished product. These parts and tools are prototype one-off non-production pieces requiring a high level of attention to detail.
Category: Manufacturing
Location: Mojave, CA
Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship
Clearance Type: None
Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
Benefits: 100% Paid Benefits and 401k Matching
Summary:
Founded by legendary aircraft designer Burt Rutan, Scaled Composites is a 41-year-old aerospace company continually working to push boundaries, prove out ideas, and influence the future. We are a rapid prototyping and manufacturing facility, designing, building, and testing proof-of-concept and prototype vehicles. We have flown an average of one new aircraft type per year over our 41-year history such as Proteus, GlobalFlyer, SpaceShipOne, Model 401, and Stratolaunch.
Duties and Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Manufacturing, repairing, modifying and reconditioning a wide variety of unique aircraft parts and support structures.
- Laying out, positioning, and securing parts and assemblies according to specifications using straightedge, combination square, calipers, and ruler.
- Welding components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Determining required equipment and welding method while applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
- Setting up, adjusting, and operating all of the basic machine tools to perform precision machining operations.
- Reading and studying blueprints, drawings, and engineering directions to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
- Observing and listening to operang machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine the need for adjustments or repairs; maintaining machines by applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.
- Working with engineering on solutions for tough-to-machine parts.
- Managing time to meet critical schedule requirements.
- Maintaining a safe environment in and around machines, guiding others entering the machine environment.
- Responsible for purchasing and ordering, when needed.
Required Qualifications:
- Knowledge of alloys including their characteristics and procedures of how to work with them.• Must be capable of holding tight tolerances.
- Proficiency in the use of measuring tools such as scales, calipers, and micrometers.
- Familiarity with the safe operating procedures of standard shop equipment such as angle grinders, pedestal grinders, tool room lathes, engine lathes, universal milling machines, drill presses, arbor presses, broaching operations, bench work, and other standard shop-related equipment.
- Ability to work autonomously, with close supervision and general direction.
- Ability to adapt to configuration changes common in research and development.
- Ability to perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is
needed. - Ability to prioritize tasks and self-starter.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Good time management skills with ability to meet deadlines
Education and Experience:
- 2+ years of relevant experience working safely with turning and milling equipment to manufacture precision
components using standard shop practices. - Experience with TIG, MIG, arc, and oxy/acetylene processes, as well as arc gouging.
- Aircraft welding experience, preferred.
Essential Job Functions:
- Occasional lifting 50+ lbs.
- Must have sufficient agility to work in the interior of an aircraft structure. Will need to bend, stoop, squat, and/or kneel to occasionally work in cramped, tiring, and uncomfortable positions.
- Ability to work overhead for prolonged periods of time including lifting up to 10-15 pounds.
- Standing 95% of the day, sometimes 8.5 – 12 hours per day.
- Required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment for an assigned task.
- Work with composite materials such as epoxy resin systems, fiberglass, carbon fiber, and foam/core products. Will also work closely with chemicals, such as acetone and alcohol.
- May be exposed to dirt, oil, fuel, grease, and hydraulic fluids.
- Able to adapt to altered schedules.
- Occasional pushing/pulling of heavy tools and tables (75-100 + lbs., with assistance).
- Manual dexterity to handle small parts, and tools and to manipulate composite material to various shapes using pressure.
- Repetitive hand and arm motions including, but not limited to, trimming, sanding, and/or grinding of materials.
- Occasional sitting computer work
- Vision at close distances and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to operate a forklift and/or other heavy machinery including occasional driving of company-owned vehicles.
- Must be able to pass and maintain ‘pass’ status on OSHA-approved Pulmonary Fitness Test (PFT) in order to wear a respirator for prolonged periods of time.
- Work on varied work surfaces/environments, including but not limited to working in a busy shop environment, cold room, or in/on aircraft structures including raised platforms including but not limited to ladders, scaffolding, and stairs.
- Work may be performed inside or outside of buildings. May be exposed to changing weather conditions.
- Must be able to read and understand SDS.
