Welder II (Tech) - 2nd Shift (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-07-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HMN01: S&IS (Sensors) - Burnsville 14300 Judicial Rd, Burnsville, MN, 55306 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

The Avionics Repair Welder II is responsible for assessing, welding, repairing, testing and documenting repair material in an FAA regulated environment. They will participate in high-level technical work with little or no instruction.

This is a 2nd shift position with the following hours: Monday-Friday, 3:00-11:30 PM.  Position includes a $3,000 sign-on bonus.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Position parts in jigs or fixtures on bench or welding positions

• Select torch, torch tips, filler rods, and fluxes prescribed by blueprints, welding diagrams, and operation sheets.

• Connect regular valves and bases to oxygen and fuel gas cylinders and welding torches.

• Turn regulators and flow meters to activate flow of gases.

• Set prescribed amperage, gas flow, speeds, and feeds to obtain desired welds.

• Hold torches at proper angles to joints to be welded.

• Apply filler rods to molten area to form welds.

• Interpret schematics and/or technical drawings.

• Weld, braze, and cut nitronics, aluminum, titanium, stainless steel, and SAE 4130 steels according to blueprint specifications and operation sheet instructions.

• Examine welds for bead size, penetration, and other specifications.

• Perform welds, such as: Clamp to Tube, Bracket to Tube, Lugs and Doublers, Fittings.

• Grind off excess slag or spatter.

• Clean parts using solvent.

• Repair welds by referring to rejection sheets and by interpreting x-ray sheets.

• Work from drawings, sketches, schedules and verbal instructions to select suitable welding equipment, holding devices, attachments and help tools required for joining process and make required settings to equipment, gas flows and other parameters to obtain quality welds.

• Follow blueprints, guidelines, and/or diagrams to ensure product specifications and tolerance levels are met.   

• Maintain materials, equipment, and work area in a clean and orderly condition.

• Complete assigned tasks, not specifically listed, within the scope and skill level of this job description in support of department objectives and to develop individual skills.

• Check work methods and results for conformance to standards and re-instruct as required.

• Utilize limited variety of microelectronic, electronic, optical, electro-optical, mechanical, or electromechanical equipment, including computers and lasers.

• Troubleshooting and testing of repair units.

• Use electronic test and troubleshooting equipment. 

• Apply technical expertise in the evaluation, development, maintenance and use of complex products, devices, tests, or procedures under constantly changing conditions where ingenuity and judgments are required.

• Must be highly-motivated and dedicated to exceeding customer expectations.

• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

• Utilize analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.

• Conduct written and verbal communication with technicians, engineering, and leadership within the MRO.

• Report to lead or supervisor on work progress and updates including conditions surrounding failures to meet quality standards.

• Successfully work in a team to support work capacity in a fast-paced environment.

• Take direction from more experienced coworkers, leads and supervisors.

This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with FAA guidelines. Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing per FAA’s regulation 14 CFR part 120, as well as 49 CFR part 40.

QUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST HAVE:

• Typically requires a HS Diploma with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience. In the absence of a HS diploma or GED, 3 years of relevant experience.

• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.6

• Must have previous welding experience in a manufacturing or service environment.

QUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER:

• AAS degree in electronics and/or prior military experience strongly preferred.

• 2+ years experience with aviation manufacturing or repair is preferred.