Aerospace Welder (TIG and Auto Welding)

Parker Hannifin; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Paid Time Off

Company-Paid Holidays

Job summary

Parker Aerospace’s Exotic Metals Forming Division is hiring an Aerospace Welder (TIG and Auto Welding). Swing Shift and Day shift options. You will join a team focused on precision sheet metal aircraft components, following weld schedules and drawings to ensure quality.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and basic GD&T and blueprint reading. Training through the Exotic Metals TIG weld program or equivalent experience is valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic GD&T knowledge and ability to read drawings.
• Strong manual dexterity and familiarity with precision instruments.
• Experience with TIG welding or completion of Exotic Metals TIG weld training program.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic to advanced welding tasks following standard practices.
• Prepares weld surfaces properly.
• Interprets and follows written instructions, sketches, weld schedules, drawings and documents.
• Works safely per established standards and procedures.
• Performs fitting of assemblies.
• May train others on prior job experience.
• Repairs some of his or her own parts.
• Regularly evaluates own product quality for continuous improvement.
• Works under limited oversight.
• Completes Exotic Metals TIG weld training program or demonstrates equivalent experience.
• Holds Exotic Metals weld qualifications, including Fillet Welding as required.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T knowledge

Mathematics for welding

Manual dexterity

Machine tools familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

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 Welder (TIG and Auto Welding)

Swing Shift and Day shift positions open.

Average shift times: Monday through Thursday, 4:00am - 2:30pm, or 2:30pm - 1:00am

Performs basic manual and machine welding processes to join sheet metal aircraft components in accordance with written instructions, weld schedules, drawings, and specifications. Visually and dimensionally inspects completed welds to ensure conformance to requirements. Works effectively as part of a team, follows verbal and written direction, and seeks clarification as needed to improve welding techniques and ensure quality workmanship.

Functions, Responsibilities and Required Experience

• Completes routine and some advanced welding tasks while applying standard practices.
• Properly prepares weld surfaces.
• Interprets and follows written instructions, sketches, weld schedules, drawings and documents.
• Performs all work in accordance with established standards and safety procedures.
• Performs fitting of assemblies.
• May train others on prior job experience.
• Repairs some of his or her own parts.
• Regularly evaluates his/her own product quality for continuous improvement.
• Works under limited oversight.
• Successfully complete the Exotic Metals TIG weld training program and/or have equivalent experience.
• Hold multiple, basic Exotic Metals weld qualification/certifications, including Fillet Welding as required.
• Meets or exceeds operations standards for efficiency.
• Reads and understands router operations, sketches, blueprints, and specifications as necessary to perform the job function.
• Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T); knows where to find this information at Exotic and asks for help when necessary.
• Can move to various work areas easily with experience.
• Must be able to use mathematics relevant to welding functions.
• Requires familiarity with machine tools, precision instruments and good manual dexterity.
• Knows when to stop and finds appropriate interpretation when necessary.
• High School Diploma or equivalent GED required.

Working Condition

• Use of protective clothing, goggles, helmets with protective lenses, and other equipment to prevent burns and eye injuries.

Physical Requirements

• The welder performs physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and frequent movement of the whole body, such as climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, balancing and handling of material.

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug‑free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

• Pay Range: $22/hr to $33.8/hr
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

• 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.
• 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 Company-Paid Holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affiantive 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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This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements