BIRDWA- Welder III - BIRD

Key accountabilities

• Understanding and utilizing established standard operating procedures to perform surface finishing of fixed pitch, propellers and controllable pitch propeller blades using a variety of grinding equipment and minor cosmetic weld repairs
• Performing various finishing functions to include: recording propeller geometry, measuring and recording thickness dimensions and stencil hub data
• Performing finishing operations on new and overhauled hub bodies, hub fairwater covers, and hub cones
• Performing LPI (Liquid Penetrant Inspection)
• Balancing controllable propeller blades, fixed pitch propellers, water jet impellers, hub bodies, and hub assemblies
• Ability to lift various items weighing up to approximately 50 pounds

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5 years machining experience in surface finishing of large castings
• Ability to read and understand blueprints
• Must be able to successfully qualify to weld procedures:
• SWI 6.2W-51A GTAW of Ni Al Brz . to 90/10 Copper Nickel Pipe
• SWI 6.2W-50 GTAW of Ni Al Brz . to Low Carbon Steel Plate
• Ability to properly utilize precision measuring equipment
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DOD Confidential Security clearance, which requires USA Citizenship. Clearance is required prior to start

• Ability to operate cranes, fork lifts, and material handling equipment
• Experience in performing Liquid Penetrant Inspection