What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welder I - TIG position at Pursuit Aerospace?
Pursuit Aerospace is a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components that are developed through highly integrated processes. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.
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General Summary:
To perform fusion welding using TIG welding equipment and processes to produce aerospace components.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Sets up and welds metal aerospace components according to specifications, applying knowledge of welding techniques. Cleans and assembles components and selects holding or clamping fixture according to size and type of work piece. Monitors power supply and welding gas systems. Reviews specifications to determine equipment settings, applying knowledge of TIG welding and metal characteristics. Adjusts welding gas, current setting and adjusts high voltage settings. Adjusts current to attain proper weld penetration and fusion of metal components. Visually inspects work piece for depth of weld penetration, width of joining, holes, and inclusions. Cleans weld equipment, fixtures, using hand tools.
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Basic knowledge of metallurgy and inspection techniques.
- Possess three (3) to five (5) years of welding experience (TIG, MIG) in a manufacturing environment.
- Capable of proficiently performing the essential duties.
- Fully capable of reading, understanding, and following written and oral work instructions in English.
- Ability to lift or transfer components or objects of no more than 30 pounds.
- Hold a high school diploma or GED.
- Possess good mathematical skills and basic computer skills.
- Able to proficiently interact with other employees and possess good interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with materials such as Inconel, hastelloy, waspalloy and 300 series stainless steel.
- Familiarity with welding standards, i.e., MIL’STD=1595, PWA 16.
- Contributes to continuous improvement and supports 6S initiatives.
- Generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas.
- Willing and able learn to perform other functions in a cellular manufacturing environment, i.e., deburring, metal straightening, CNC milling or turning machine operation, and resistance welding.
Education & Experience Required:
- High School diploma or GED.
- 3 – 5 years working knowledge TIG welding equipment and techniques.
- Experienced with welding fundamentals and welding of high temperature, corrosion resistant alloys in a production environment.
- Able to read and interpret blueprints and assist in tooling and process development.
- Considerable ability to use a variety of hand and pneumatic tools.
- Understand written and oral instructions in English and applied mathematics.
- Considerable skill to use various precision measuring instruments.
- Observe company policies, rules and regulations, i.e., conform to safe work practices; adhere to proper manufacturing protocols; meet customer specifications, and quality requirements.
Acknowledgements The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
Pursuit Aerospace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regards to race, color, religion, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, ancestry, national origin, medical condition, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
