Welding Technician

Raytheon Technologies; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Welding Technician to support welding operators and ensure product proficiency. Responsibilities include training new staff, monitoring welding processes, and performing quality inspections. Ideal candidates will have a City & Guilds qualification or equivalent and experience in welding specific materials.

Qualifications

• Minimum of City & Guilds qualification in welding.
• Experience with welding thin gauge aluminium and/or stainless and nickel alloys required.
• Understanding of NADCAP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the onboarding and mentoring of new welding operators.
• Monitor and improve welding processes and product quality.
• Provide guidance on welding re-work and repair processes.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Quality Improvement

Education

City & Guilds qualification in Welding or equivalent

Job description

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We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation system’s or creating a positive inflight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

Position summary:

The expectation of the welding Technician is to support the Welding Engineer, primarily this role will involve ensuring welding operators are qualified and proficient in all aspects of their role.

Responsibilities:

• On boarding of new welding operators (Interview competency test & Knowledge tests)
• Welder induction process – training on internal specifications and procedures including NADCAP requirements
• Provide guidance and support during initial qualification
• Mentor new welding operators to ensure product proficiency
• Develop and support operator training and competency plans (product cross training)
• Perform visual inspection providing feedback and guidance to continually improve product quality
• Continuously monitor welding processes and identify opportunities for improvement
• Provide guidance on re-work and repair processes
• Weld parameter and data card reviews
• Confident communicator to provide guidance and tuition
• Candidates will be as a minimum time served with City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in welding.
• Previous experience of welding thin gauge aluminium and or stainless and nickel alloys is essential.
• Understanding of NADCAP requirements
• Knowledge of AWSD17.1 welder qualification
• Good organizational skills

This position may involve access to export controlled information and hardware where an export license would be required for compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Employment will be subject to satisfactory security checks, export license approval, and if required, completion of a non-disclosure agreement