Aluminum Welder

Skilcraft - Experienced Aerospace Welders (FIRST SHIFT) Job Category: Operations Requisition Number: SKILC009589 Posted: April 9, 2025 Full-Time On-site Hebron, KY 41048, USA Travel Required: No Job Details Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Reading and understanding blueprints prior to starting a project Sourcing the materials to be used in the project Measuring and cutting materials to specifications Welding materials using the correct materials to join the metals together Checking finished work to make sure that it falls within the tolerances marked on the blueprints Able to pass various welding certification tests Works with conventional and precision measuring instruments Performs process inspection, certification, and documentation Maintains welding equipment through maintenance activities Grinding and Finishing: Skilled at grinding Finishes product through use of various manual and power grinding tools Performs routine maintenance on grinding equipment Preferred and Required Qualification: Education: Preferred - High School / GED Required Completion of Vocational school / Machine Trade school welding course Job Skills and Abilities: Possess the practical / technical knowledge required to perform the job Basic math ability and understanding of mechanical principles used in sheet metal fabrication Mechanical ability Ability to use measuring instruments to produce parts within decimal Job Skills and Abilities continued: Must be able to do conversion to and from metric General understanding of production, work process and operations Demonstrates proper decision-making skills when needed Behavior Traits: Independence/ Reliability Performs work with little or no supervision and can be trusted regarding task completion and follow-up. Creativity/ Initiative Propose ideas, find new and better ways of doing things, seek out new assignments and assume additional duties when necessary. Adherence to Policy Follow safety and conduct rules and other regulations. Adhere to company policies Teamwork Willing and demonstrate the ability to cooperate, work, and communicate with co-workers, supervisors, subordinates, and/ or outside contacts Dependability Punctual, observes prescribed work breaks/ meal periods and has an acceptable overall attendance record Physical Demands: The physical demands listed here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to frequently stand up to two or three hours continuously Occasionally required to sit, walk, climb stairs, bend, and stoop Must be able to reach and grasp parts repeatedly throughout the day Lift 45lbs. minimum and up to 60lbs. by self and up to 120lbs. in a "buddy" lift Specific Vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus Environment Conditions: Aerospace fabrication shop conditions Welding environment requiring specific Person Protective Equipment (PPE) Exposure to dirt, dust, and noise and extremes of heat or cold Employees work in semi proximity with others Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.