1st Class Aluminum Welder

• Read and interpret basic drawings and weld symbols
• Passing Textron’s aluminum MIG (GMAW) weld test procedure
• Perform as a productive working team member that meets daily goals set by the supervisor.
• MIG 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.
• Use of power tools (gougers, circular saws, grinders) in a safe, compliant manor
• Operate cranes and forklifts
• Assist supervisor to maintain control of department equipment and its maintenance.
• May instruct and mentor less-skilled welders, as assigned
• Works with a sense of urgency, efficiency and productive out put
• Maintains safe work practices and adheres to safety policies and procedures
• Ensure correct construction procedures are adhered to
• Ability to work shifts or overtime as required, must be flexible
• Maintain general housekeeping, keep materials and equipment stowed in an orderly manner
• Monitors working environment for compliance with quality, safety, environmental and health regulations and report deficiencies to supervisor
• Demonstrated ability to weld fillets for material thicknesses 4mm- 10mm
• Demonstrated ability to weld frame wraps and terminations with minimal blending required
• Demonstrated ability to weld T-Bar wraps and terminations with minimal blending required.
• Demonstrated ability to weld into corners / vertical intersections with minimal blending required
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and correct basic weld pick up, with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to weld groove/butt joints with satisfactory radiographic testing (NDT)
• Demonstrated ability to back step and sequence weld based upon provided information and/or good welding practices

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of related welding experience.
• Ability to pass Textron’s aluminum MIG (GMAW) and/or TIG (GTAW) weld test procedure
• Ability to successfully complete onboarding procedures in preparation to pass aluminum weld qualification test requirements to meet contract requirements for welding on the product.
• Note: Level will be determined based on weld test results.

Education Requirements:

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