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Overview:
The Welder performs welding on aircraft and ground support equipment while following Welding Procedures Specifications (WPS).
Responsibilities:
- Performs fusion welding on aircraft and ground support equipment to a qualified Welding Procedures Specification (WPS).
- Performs structural fusion welding on parts and components per the requirements of specifications as prescribed by Engineering Drawings and Work Orders
- Reads and understands engineering drawings and welding symbols, fabricates manufacture-welded parts from engineering drawing without direct supervision
- Performs fusion welding and torch brazing for ground support equipment, ensuring the procedure is completed per the requirements of the national welding and brazing codes and specifications.
- Welds a wide variety of materials such as aluminum, magnesium, alloyed and low alloy steel, stainless steel and nickel alloy steels.
- The incumbent is required to have knowledge of the materials to select the correct filler materials and shielding gas when generating the Weld Procedure Specification (WPS)
- Required to produce flight critical welds
- The Welder determines the sequence of welding in order to prevent or reduce the amount of warp to the weld.
- Designs and fabricates weld holding fixtures as necessary to perform individual welding projects
- Performs pre-heat and post weld stress relief operations
- Maintains weld records
- The incumbent may perform duties as a Qualified Weld Inspector by inspecting own welds and those of less qualified welders
- May perform duties such as training and re-certification in the various welding processes
- Performs other duties as assigned
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Technical or Military school preferred
Experience:
- at least two years of Welding-related experience required
Any combination of education/experience may be substituted for job requirements at the recommendation of the hiring manager and approval of the COO or higher.
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