Aerospace Structural Welder

Welding; Jacksonville, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyonek Native Corporation in Jacksonville, FL seeks an experienced aerospace welder to perform fusion welding on aircraft components in accordance with approved WPS and engineering drawings. You will weld and braze for ground equipment under qualified supervision, ensuring quality and flight-critical integrity.

Qualifications include a welding license, US citizenship, ability to pass a background check and drug screening, plus MIG/TIG experience and SAE-AMS-STD-1595 certification.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must have welding license and be able to pass competency test plates.
• Must read and understand engineering drawings and welding symbols.
• Must be certified on various metals and procedures per SAE-AMS-STD-1595.
• Must be US Citizen and able to pass a NACI background check and drug testing.
• Experience MIG and TIG welding.
• Ability to perform one-time weld repairs flight-critical quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform fusion welding on aircraft and components per Welding Procedure Specification.
• Perform structural fusion welding on aerospace parts per drawings and work orders.
• Fabricate weldments from drawings with minimal supervision.
• Weld and braze for ground equipment per national codes.
• Inspect own welds to qualified standards.
• Design and fabricate weld holding fixtures as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding experience

Read drawings

MIG welding

TIG welding

Attention to detail

Flight-critical welds

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Welding equipment

SAE-AMS-STD-1595

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

• Aerospace welders must perform welding operations on aircraft, aircraft components and aircraft engine parts

DUTIES

• Perform fusion welding on aircraft and ground SE to a qualified Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)
• Perform structural fusion welding on aerospace parts and components per the requirements of specifications as prescribed by Engineering Drawings and Work Orders
• Fabricate manufacture-welded parts from engineering drawings without direct supervision
• Perform fusion welding and torch brazing for ground SE, ensuring the procedure is completed per the requirements of the national welding and brazing codes
• Weld a wide variety of material such as aluminum, magnesium, alloyed and low alloy steel, stainless steel and nickel alloy steels
• The candidate shall maintain welding certification/recertification as required and the skill and knowledge to perform one-time weld repairs which are not effected on a production line basis and which require the application of independent thinking as to arc stability, penetration, viscosity of flux. The welds must be flight critical
• The candidate shall be able to predetermine the heat range (amp range), intensity of high frequency, type of current, electrode size, shield cups, grounding method, arc stability, degree of penetration, surface tension and viscosity of the flux and shielding slag (argon gas shield), preheat and post-heat temperature of the metals being welded and time element
• Design and fabricate weld holding fixtures as necessary to perform individual welding projects
• Perform duties as a Qualified Weld Inspector by inspecting own welds and those of less qualified welders
• Other Duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer experience from military fixed wing community (F/A-18, P-3, T-44, H-60) or civilian heavy structure background
• Must have welding license and will be required to perform welding competency test plates
• Must be able to read and understanding engineering drawings and welding symbols
• Must be certified on various metals and procedures/techniques prior to employment in accordance with SAE-AMS-STD-1595 Qualifications of Aircraft, Missile and Aerospace Fusion Welders
• Must be able to verify this certification and shall provide verification of certification upon request of the employer
• Intense, close tolerance welding operational experience with aluminums of .0001 thicknesses a must
• Must have knowledge of the materials to select the correct filler materials and shielding gas when generating the WPS
• The candidate must have experience, with MIG and TIG welding procedures
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must be able to pass a NACI background check. The NACI will include pulling a full credit check.
• We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform post offer, pre-employment substance abuse testing.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for certain periods throughout the day.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands, working at heights with fall protection devices.
• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds and carry for short distances.
• May be required to read dials/gauges, identify small objects and hand tools.
• Must be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings and other small scales.
• Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
• Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.
• May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, fork lift, APU, etc.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / VEVRAA /ADA

• TNC and its subsidiaries fall under ANCSA and are entitled under Federal Law to extend hiring preferences to its shareholders. ANCSA provides TNC the authority to give shareholder preference in hiring. TNC reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Tyonek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities: Tyonek Native Corporation provides all employees and job applicants' equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without discrimination because of age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, physical or mental disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by law.