Customer Certified Welder

Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, and defence and space agencies worldwide. At Magellan we have over 80 years of collective knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry, and believe one truth:
People create value.

Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a successful future, and together we build professional relationships that thrive. We know that personal development is fundamental to the success of every individual and invest in our employees.

When you are part of Magellan, you are part of the team!

Magellan Aerospace, Glendale specializes in the manufacturing of precision magnesium and aluminum sand castings. We have an exciting opportunity for a TIG Welder. The successful incumbent will perform various repairs to defects on magnesium and aluminum alloy castings per customer specifications and weld schedule.

• Receive work assignments from supervisor
• Clean castings
• Fit and secure back-up plates as required
• Pre-heat castings to require temperature prior to weld
• Start welder per weld schedule and regulate water coolant for torch head
• Select proper electrodes, machine settings, gas flow rates and welding rods
• Perform plug welding as required
• Remove defects as indicated on x-ray film as required
• Perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of welding properties of magnesium and aluminum alloys, welding rods, pre-heat temperature and allowances for the effect of shrinkage, warpage and expansion.
• Weld test plates as required to customers’ specifications
• Color coding of weld rod in accordance with instructions in Quality Control procedures
• Record welds in daily log sheets
• Advise MRB and/or supervisor on suitability of welding castings
• Notify supervisor of any job irregularities, faulty equipment or material

• Minimum five year related experience welding magnesium and aluminum alloys preferably in the Aerospace industry.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using while numbers, common fraction, and decimals.
• Ability to use height gages, micrometers, calipers, etc., to measure, check and correlate information with blueprints, specifications and repair routings to perform welding operations consistent with approved specifications.

• Competitive Salary
• Attractive Benefit Package
• Excellent Career Progression Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Plan

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