Aerospace TIG Welder (Aerospace Component Fabricator)

PARKER HANNIFIN CORP; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with company matching

Annual Cash Incentive Plan

Career development and tuition rein‑

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Parker Aerospace in the Exotic Metals Forming Division is seeking an Aerospace Component Fabricator 1 to grow in welding, assembly and inspection of sheet metal aerospace components in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers training to qualify exotic metals welds, opportunities to learn new skill sets, and a benefits package with comprehensive coverage and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform welding, assembly and inspection of sheet metal aerospace components.
• Willingness to grow into additional skill sets.
• Able to obtain Exotic Metals weld qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare parts for loading into furnace and perform cleaning as needed.
• Evaluate load configurations for economical batch size and furnace limits.
• Manufacture load thermocouples and perform welding tasks.
• Complete fitting and welding tasks to meet tolerances and standards.
• Operate manufacturing machinery and use inspection tools to verify dimensions.
• Document inspection findings and follow written instructions and drawings.

Skills

Welding

Sheet metal

Inspection

Blueprints

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Job description

Position Summary

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

At Exotic Metals Forming Division, our highly talented team blends a passion for manufacturing with relentless customer support, making us the partner of choice for complex aerospace solutions. Working at EMFD is about being part of a team, a culture, something that is bigger than each of us individually. We began as a small group of people passionately committed to a common goal. That is why we are so proud of everyone in our Exotic family who strives to be the best at what they do every day, working as a collaborative team in a culture of continuous improvement to stretch the bounds of creative thinking and provide quality products to our customers around the globe.

Aerospace Component Fabricator 1

The Aerospace Component Fabricator will need to be able to grow into performing a variety of operations including welding, assembly, and inspection of sheet metal aerospace components while working in a fast‑paced environment. All skills are not required initially but will need to show aptitude in a minimum of one skill set and the capability to grow into the other skill sets.

Functions and Responsibilities

• Prepare parts for loading into furnace, including wiping and final cleaning as necessary.

• Evaluate load configuration, load on racks or grids for economical batch size and furnace hot zone limits.

• Manufacturing load thermocouples.

• Completes moderate to advanced fitting and welding tasks while applying standard practices.

• Successfully completes the Exotic Metals TIG weld training program or has equivalent experience.

• Capable of obtaining and holding required Exotic Metals weld qualifications/certifications.

• Performs drilling, reaming, countersinking, and riveting, to assemble a variety of sheet metal sub‑assemblies that meet required tolerances and standards.

• Uses hand and power tools, to scribe, grind, deburr, size, and fit a variety of sheet metal detail parts, sub‑assemblies or complete units. Adjusts alignment and mating pieces to required tolerances.

• Performs spot‑welding, seam‑welding, poke tacking and braze preparation.

• Performs repairs such as weld defects, assembly anomalies, dents and scratches.

• Able to operate manufacturing machinery associated with typical aerospace processes.

• Checks required dimensions using calipers, micrometers, height gages and other inspection tools or fixtures.

• Ensures dimensions and finishes meet required tolerances and standards against sketches, blueprints, manufacturing planning and specifications.

• Able to gain and keep certifications and stamps as Quality Assurance Inspector up to date.

• Interprets and follows written instructions, sketches, weld schedules, drawings and documents.

• Accurately documents inspection findings.

• May train others on prior job experience.

• Works under limited oversight.

• Meets or exceeds operations standards for efficiency.

• Knows when to stop and find appropriate interpretation when necessary.

• Maintains thorough understanding of how to produce quality parts.

• Must be able to use mathematics relevant to functions.

• Performs all work in accordance with established standards and safety procedures.

• Regularly evaluates his/her own area, processes, part quality and standards for continuous improvement.

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer a competitive benefits designed with health, wealth and well‑being in mind. Our competitive package includes:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.

• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay

• Company provided defined‑contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay

• This position is eligible to participate in the Annual Cash Incentive Plan, which is a bonus based on division performance.

• Career development and tuition reimbursement

• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.

• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.

• Paid Time Off and 14 Company‑Paid Holidays.

Conditions of Employment

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. citizenship, permanent residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations. ("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")

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