Skilcraft - Experienced Aerospace Welders

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reading and understanding blueprints prior to starting a project
• Sourcing the materials to be used in the project
• Measuring and cutting materials to specifications
• Welding materials using the correct materials to join the metals together
• Checking finished work to make sure that it falls within the tolerances marked on the blueprints
• Able to pass various welding certification tests
• Works with conventional and precision measuring instruments
• Performs process inspection, certification, and documentation
• Maintains welding equipment through maintenance activities

• Skilled at grinding
• Finishes product through us of various manual and power grinding tools
• Performs routine maintenance on grinding equipment

Preferred: High School / GED

Required: Completion of Vocational school / Machine Trade school welding course

• Possess the practical / technical knowledge required to perform the job
• Basic math ability and understanding of mechanical principles used in sheet metal fabrication
• Mechanical ability
• Ability to use measuring instruments to produce parts within decimal

• Must be able to do conversion to and from metric
• General understanding of production, work process and operations Demonstrates proper decision-making skills when needed

• Independence/ Reliability - Performs work with little or no supervision and can be trusted regarding task completion and follow-up.
• Creativity/ Initiative - Propose ideas, find new and better ways of doing things, seek out new assignments and assume additional duties when necessary.
• Adherence to Policy - Follow safety and conduct rules and other regulations. Adhere to company policies
• Teamwork - Willing and demonstrate the ability to cooperate, work, and communicate with co-workers, supervisors, subordinates, and/ or outside contacts
• Dependability - Punctual, observes prescribed work breaks/ meal periods and has an acceptable overall attendance record

• The physical demands listed here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Must be able to frequently stand up to two or three hours continuously
• Occasionally required to sit, walk, climb stairs, bend, and stoop
• Must be able to reach and grasp parts repeatedly throughout the day
• Lift 45lbs. minimum and up to 60lbs. by self and up to 120lbs. in a "buddy" lift

Specific Vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Aerospace fabrication shop conditions
• Welding environment requiring specific Person Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Exposure to dirt, dust, and noise and extremes of heat or cold
• Employees work in semi proximity with others

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