Welder

Welder

Location: Jupiter/Stuart, FL

Status: Hourly Non-Exempt

Job Summary

Execution of weld prep, welding and visual weld inspection of gas turbine airfoil components as per technical specification and customer requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Set-up and installation of welding equipment
• Execution of welding on gas turbine components as per the required technical specification
• Quality check of the performed work before operation step confirmation
• Preparation/confirmation of the required quality documentation
• Reporting of used production time per production step
• Setting up welding parameters, selects consumable materials, and prepares work piece for new welding process trials together with engineering staff
• Designs and fabricates welding fixtures, chill blocks, and purge boxes as required
• Reporting of technical deviations with the Non Conformance Reporting System (NCR)
• Carrying out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on equipment and tools
• Keeping the working environment and machines in a clean and proper condition
• Following Environmental Health and Safety regulations
• Continually improving operations and the working environment
• Other tasks assigned by production manager or supervisor

Minimum Requirements

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Certified in welding (TIG & MIG)

Skills/Experience

3+ years experience with TIG welding

3+ years experience in a production or maintenance environment

1+ years experience with welding of Ni-base or Ni-Cr alloys

Experienced in carrying out visual inspections of welds

Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processes

Working Conditions (Industrial/Environmental)

Regularly works around moving mechanical parts. Noise level may be loud at times.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Stooping/Crouching. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
• Kneeling. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Crawling. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time
• Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work area to another.
• Pushing & Pulling
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.
• Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
• The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
• The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• May require travel (air & ground) with short notice.
• Ability to cooperate and work with people.

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled