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Welder - 2nd Shift

Textron Systems
Orleans, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/7/2025 CLOSED ON 4/13/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welder - 2nd Shift position at Textron Systems?

How We Care

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences, and unique perspectives.

Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

  • 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

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About This Role

We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:

  • Welding of aluminum materials in all positions. Must be able to work from standing, sitting, lying and kneeling positions. Some work must be accomplished with the use of mirror welding.
  • Climbing on and over bulkheads, up and down ladders.
  • Tack welding (kneeling, standing, sitting, lying, overhead burning of steel, dragging torch line)
  • Use of jacks, porta-powers and come-a longs; some of which can weigh as much as 25 lbs.
  • Lifting of material and tools (jacks, porta-powers, come-a longs, etc. Also loading and unloading of parts.
  • Crawling through craft on top of tees and through manholes
  • Bending and twisting of your body as needed to get into different compartments.
  • Operation of cranes, forklifts
  • Use of power tools (gougers, skill saws, cut saws, grinders). All require two hands on tools to operate in safe manner
  • Walking on tops of frames and tees (uneven walking surfaces)
  • Need to be able to work with your hands.
  • 2nd shift hours- Monday-Thursday 4:30 pm - 3:00 am

Qualifications

  • 1-3 years of related experience.
  • Demonstrated skills based on the results of the welding test.
  • Note: Level will be determined based on relevant experience, scope of role, skills, etc

Education Requirements:

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

Essential Physical Demand Requirements:

Physical demands described have been validated by on-site job analysis. They are representative of the physical demands that must be met by an employee to successfully and safely perform the essential functions of this job. The following information is a synopsis of key physical demand requirements determined from a detailed job analysis:

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, 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

Who We Are

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

This role is in Textron System’s Sea Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company

Textron Systems

Primary Location

US-Louisiana-New Orleans

Job Field

Manufacturing

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Standard

Shift

First Shift

Worksite

Onsite

Job Posting

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