Rework Welder / LPC-T

Precision Castparts; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a skilled Welder to join their team in Portland, Oregon. The role involves repairing castings, maintaining welding equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Applicants must have advanced welding skills, relevant certifications, and the ability to work independently under varying conditions.

Qualifications

• Two years of applicable welding experience or equivalent training.
• Certification in two alloys or titanium at time of hire.
• Ability to perform under difficult working conditions.

Responsibilities

• Weld castings to specifications using various welding techniques.
• Maintain welding equipment and adhere to safety practices.
• Complete logs and reports on welding activities.

Skills

Advanced welding skills

Good eye/hand coordination

Ability to read and follow specifications

Education

Completion of PCC approved Welding Tech Series

Job description

MISSION:

To repair castings to meet customer specifications by replacing metal in defective areas using various welding techniques.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Welding.

Objective: to weld castings to customer and PCC specifications.

Typical Activities:

A. Reviews inspection/rework analyst paperwork and tech cards.
B. Identifies and inspects prepared areas needing repair.
C. Welds areas on castings using one or more techniques: Gas Metal Arc Welder (GMAW), Gas Tungstun Arc Welder (GTAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welder (SMAW) and Plasma Arc Welder (PAW).
D. Welds in compliance with Process Control Procedures and external quality control standards including aerospace standards.
E. Welds repairs by placing castings on benches, fixtures or in bubble cabinets; uses mirrors to complete welds in difficult areas of castings as needed; wears necessary safety equipment.
F. Inspects front and back of completed welds to assure proper technique and adequate metal deposit.

2. Equipment Maintenance.

Objective: to maintain welding equipment in good working order.

Typical Activities:

A. Repairs torch heads, replaces power cables and performs minor maintenance on welding tools.

3. Safety.

Objective: to take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices.

Typical Activities:

A. Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
B. Safely operates all equipment and tools.
C. Identifies and reports safety problems.

4. Completes logs and records.

5. Performs other tasks as directed.

TRAINING:

1. Training is provided on the job.
2. Welding Tech Series courses as directed.
3. Alloy Certification and/or Titanium Certification (TBO) as directed.
4. GMAW, GTAW, SMAW AND PAW Welding Certification as directed.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Advanced welding skills as demonstrated by completion of the PCC approved Welding Tech Series and Welding Certification in two applicable alloys or titanium at time of hire,
AND
Two years of applicable welding experience.
OR
An equivalent combination of classroom training and work experience, and completion of Certification to PCC Weld Test Standards.

2. 20/30 correctable vision in both eyes, and satisfactory passage of depth perception and color vision tests.

3. Good eye/hand coordination.

4. Ability to read and follow specifications on Tech Cards.

5. Ability to work independently.

6. Ability to lift and/or maneuver objects weighing thirty to fifty pounds and occasionally up to eighty pounds.

7. Ability to work in difficult working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, temperature extremes, awkward physical positions and other elements for extended periods of time.

MAJOR PLANT DIFFERENCES:

1. SSBO - uses GTAW welding only.
2. LSBO - customer specifications require use of WEBTAQ welding technique for GTAW welding.
3. TBO - uses GTAW welding only and requires Titanium Certification only.