Orbital Welder

CFD Research Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer matching 401(k)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Paid leave

Long- and short-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Performance appraisals and annual pay increases

Job summary

CFD Research Corporation in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Welder to join their team, focusing on fabricating and welding various assemblies. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in Stick, MIG, and TIG welding, hold an associate's degree or higher, and have at least 4 years of experience in a machining environment. Additional qualifications include proficiency with different materials and the ability to read weld drawings. The position offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship and eligibility to obtain Secret Clearance.
• 4+ years of experience in a machining environment.
• Proficient in working with aluminum, steel, stainless steels, and nickel alloys.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and weld simple to complex assemblies.
• Support technology development programs at the Hollywood Engineering Test Center.

Skills

Stick welding

MIG welding

TIG welding

Reading weld drawings

Strong communication skills

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Tools

Tooling and fixtures for manufacturing

ERP systems (Cetec)

Job description

About CFD Research: Since its inception in 1987, CFD Research has delivered innovative technology solutions within the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, Intelligence & Sensing, and Energy & Materials industries. CFD Research has earned multiple national awards for successful application and commercialization of innovative component/system technology prototypes, multi-physics simulation software, multi-disciplinary analyses, and expert support services. Based in Huntsville, Alabama where laboratory facilities and headquarters are located, CFD Research also has office and laboratory facilities in Dayton, Ohio, prototyping test and evaluation facilities in Hollywood, Alabama, and office facilities in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. CFD Research is an ISO9001:AS9100D registered company and is appraised at CMMI Level II for Services. CFD Research is a 100% ESOP (employee-owned company) recognized in Inc. Magazine's Inc5000 as a top growing company for four of the last five years. Learn more at www.cfd-research.com.

CFD Research Corporation is seeking a Welder to join our team and play a pivotal role in the process of fabricating and welding simple to complex assemblies. This position is a new role that will work on a growing team of engineers and technicians and will encompass fabrication to help support technology development programs designed and prototyped at our new Hollywood, Alabama Engineering Test Center, located a short distance from our Headquarters in Huntsville, AL. To learn more about the Hollywood Engineering Test Center capabilities and state-of-the‑art equipment, please visit the facility's home page: https://www.cfd-research.com/hollywood/.

The ideal candidate will have experience in Stick, MIG, and TIG welding techniques, read weld drawings and material lists, and other related documents. This role requires strong communication skills.

Basic Qualifications

• Candidate must be a US Citizen and meet eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.
• Position requires an associate's degree or higher and at least 4 years of experience in a machining environment.
• Experience designing and developing tooling and fixtures for manufacturing.
• Proficient in working with a variety of materials, including aluminum, steel, stainless steels, and nickel alloys.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with AS9100 process.
• Deep understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience with ERP systems (Cetec).
• Experience with aerospace hardware.
• Experience with TIG welding techniques.
• Experience with Orbital Pipe Welding.
• Location: This individual will work onsite in Hollywood, AL.

Benefits

CFD Research offers competitive salaries and excellent employee benefits, including an employer matching 401(k) and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). CFD Research offers our full‑time, permanent employee‑owners a highly competitive insurance package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance. Additionally, we offer fully paid leave, compensation time, parental leave, long‑term and short‑term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance. Part‑time and temporary employee‑owners may receive partial or reduced benefits and leave time based on their employment status level. Performance appraisals occur twice a year, and annual pay increases are based upon company goals, personal development, performance, and outstanding achievements. In addition, group and individual bonuses are awarded for exceptional performance.

CFD Research is an EO employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.