Aerospace Welding Technician (ET3)

Bevilacqua Research Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Bevilacqua Research Corporation in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking a skilled technician-welder to join our engineering team. You will perform welding and fabrication operations, interpret drawings, and apply inspection techniques under guidance from engineers.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (or an Associate’s Degree) and at least 4 years of experience; U.S. citizenship and STAR ID are mandatory. Safety certifications may be required as well.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED (or equivalent) with at least 4 years of relevant experience or an Associate’s Degree.
• US citizen with STAR ID and the ability to obtain/maintain required certifications.
• Experience performing Gas Tungsten Arc Welding and/or Plasma Arc welding on aerospace materials.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding and fabrication operations.
• Apply standardized rules under supervision and assess methods with engineers/scientists.
• Apply defined test and inspection techniques to engineering aspects.
• Interpret drawings, plans, and specifications to correct deficiencies.
• Prepare and present inspection and test reports and related documentation.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Reading drawings

Inspection

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Tools

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)

Plasma Arc Welding

Machine tools operation

Job description

Bevilacqua Research Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans) and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. EEO is the "EEO is the Law" EEOC Revision

Bevilacqua Research Corporation (BRC) isaService Disabled Veteran Owned, Small Business based in Huntsville,Alabama incorporated in 1992. BRC provides “best-value” technical andmanagement solutions to a diverse government and commercial customer base inthe following key business areas: test & evaluation, systems analysis &integration, security & intelligence, and R&D.

This position works integrally withengineers/scientists under the guidance of a higher-level technician to applyand improve skills across a broad range of fields such as electrical,mechanical, instrumentation, drafting, or assembly disciplines.

Responsibilities:

Perform welding and fabrication operations.

Apply standardized rules and exercisesprocedures through the guidance, training and experience of a higher-leveltechnician in engineering and scientific methods.

Apply defined test and inspection techniques tovarious engineering aspects.

Interpret drawings, plans, and specificationsand identifies and corrects deficiencies in methods and practices under theguidance of an engineer, scientist, or higher-level technician.

Prepare and present inspection and test reportsand corresponding documentation.

Typically, educational requirement is a High Schooldiploma or GED or equivalent; and at least 4 years of experience, or anAssociate’s Degree. Relevant candidate work experience will be evaluatedagainst ESSCA contract engineering labor categories.

Must be a US Citizen and have a STAR ID.

The selected candidate must be able to obtain andmaintain permission to operate customer-owned vehicles in support of workactivities. The selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver'slicense, automobile liability insurance and successfully complete a companydefensive driving training class.

The selected candidate must be able to obtain andmaintain the following customer safety certifications:

Welding Safety.

Respirator(non-SCBA).

Overhead Crane/HoistOperator.

Rigger.

Aerial LiftOperator.

The selected candidate must have demonstrated experienceperforming Gas Tungsten Arc Welding and/or Variable Polarity Plasma Arc weldingprocesses on aerospace materials such as aluminum (alloys 2219 and 2195preferred), stainless steel, superalloys and/or titanium performed by manual andmechanized techniques. The selected candidate must be able to work hands-onwith machine tool-like equipment involving electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic andmechanical components and systems.

Desired Experience:

NASA-STD-5006,“General Fusion Welding Requirements for Aerospace Materials Used in FlightHardware.”

ANSI/AWS D17.1/D17.1M:2010-AMD1, “Specification forFusion Welding for Aerospace Applications.”

EEO Policy:

Bevilacqua ResearchCorporation is proud tobe an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equalopportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex,gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status,ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familystructure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information,veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essentialfunctions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation,or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.