Aircraft Welder

POSITION SUMMARY Performs welding tasks on aircraft structural components of exotic metals. Designs, builds aircraft shoring fixtures, and various facilities equipment/tooling. JOB RESPONSIBLITIES Use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products. Aircraft welding. Aircraft fixture/tooling. Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding. Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors. Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments, using processes such as gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding, and submerged arc welding. Ensure equipment is maintained under EAMS tooling and equipment PM Program. Material Ordering. Follows approved repair/modification procedures for component or aircraft, consulting internal procedures that have been FAA approved, original equipment manufacturers (OEM's) technical data, and work package instructions. Inspects completed work to identify any needed rework before signing off; ensures that repaired components meet prescribed standards and tolerances. Completes work package documentation by signing/stamping off after finishing all designated operations. Submits completed work to Quality Assurance for final/in progress inspection and recertification of airworthiness. Comply with repair station procedures (RSM /QCM) and company policies (SOP) when performing aircraft or component maintenance. ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Education: High School/ GED AWS Certification, especially D17.1 highly preferred Experience: Generally, at least 5-7 years of experience in area of responsibility Previous work-related skills, knowledge, or experience is needed, preferably in an aviation environment. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of Tools used in this occupation: Blow torches; Welding torches; Mobile welding units; Welding masks; Rod ovens; Storage ovens and hot boxes; Welding guns Repair body or structure of aircraft according to specifications. Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. Be proficient in the usage of air powered hand tools and related equipment. Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. Design and build GSE Equipment Repair GSE Equipment Repair of Aircraft Tooling Order Metals/Materials Order and maintain welding consumables Working Conditions/Environment/Special Requirements Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations. As required by the position, must have the ability to wear a respirator as per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 "Respirator Protection" regulations with no restrictions that would prevent the proper use and/or seal of the respirator. Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts if required. Employees will be subject to the random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations. Valid Driver's License. Must be able to work in hot/Cold – Indoor/Outdoor. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted. Must be able to do work above head. Must be able to work at heights. Must be able to work in confined spaces. Must be able to climb. GENERAL COMMITMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES Commitment to company values and complies with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures. Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities. Strive for continuous improvement to processes and procedures. Honor and protect confidential and proprietary documents and information. Satisfies work schedule requirements. The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee. Performs other duties as assigned Embraer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.