Aerospace Structural Welder

Kay and Associates, Inc.•Little Rock, AR

9d•$40

About The Position

This worker performs fusion welding on aircraft and ground support equipment to a qualified Welding Procedures Specification (WPS), performs structural fusion welding on aerospace parts and components per the requirements of specifications as prescribed by Engineering Drawings and Work Orders. The incumbent is required to read and understand 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. This welder 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), and produce flight critical welds and assist in the development process of generating Weld Procedure Specifications as mandated by welding codes and specifications. The Aerospace Structural 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 performs duties as a Qualified Weld Inspector by inspecting own welds and those of less qualified welders, and performs duties such as training and re-certification in the various welding processes.

Requirements

Must be qualified as an Aerospace Structural Welder.
Four or more years’ experience as an Aerospace Structural Welder.
Familiarity with Hazardous Material Handling and general shop procedures.
Familiarity and ability to use commercial and military technical manuals, drawings and schematics.
Must be able to work 1st or 2nd shift schedule if required.
Must be able work flexible work-week schedules i.e. M-F or as required.
Must be eligible for a Common Access Card (CAC).
Must be able to obtain favorable National Agency Check with Written Inquires (NACI).
Must be able to climb ladders, raised platforms.
Must be able to use hand and power tools.
Must have dexterity to handle small parts.

Nice To Haves

Seven or more years’ recent experience as an Aerospace Structural Welder.

Responsibilities

Fabricate Jigs and Fixtures to facilitate repairs as required.
Utilize Jigs and Fixtures to facilitate repairs.
Use Cutting Tools, Saws, Drills, etc.
Perform close tolerance repairs.
Correctly identify and use proper aviation grades, temper, and thickness of sheet metal to fabricate repairs and replaces skins.
Requisition repair parts, materials, and consumable supplies through military supply system.
Read and interpret manufacturers' maintenance manuals, military technical manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, blueprints, manufacturers’ drawings, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
Perform general housekeeping and organization of workstation(s), shop(s), maintenance facility to provide a clean, safe, and FOD free environment.
Perform shift work and/or overtime as required.
Perform other tasks as assigned.