Technician, Welding

Hanwha Power; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Power in the Town of Florida, New York is seeking a skilled welder to execute weld prep and ensure the quality of gas turbine airfoil components. Candidates must have 3+ years of TIG welding experience as well as a High School Diploma or equivalent, along with welding certifications.

The role involves setting up welding equipment, executing welding tasks, and conducting inspections to ensure compliance with technical specifications. A clean working environment and adherence to safety regulations are required.

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years experience with TIG welding.
• 3+ years experience in a production or maintenance environment is required.
• 1+ years experience with welding of Ni-base or Ni-Cr alloys is essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up and install welding equipment.
• Execute welding on gas turbine components.
• Conduct quality checks of the performed work.
• Prepare quality documentation and report production time.
• Design and fabricate welding fixtures as required.

Skills

TIG welding

Production or maintenance experience

Welding of Ni-base or Ni-Cr alloys

Visual inspections of welds

Knowledge of manufacturing processes

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Certified in welding (TIG & MIG)

Job description

Overview

Execution of weld prep, welding and visual weld inspection of gas turbine airfoil components as per technical specification and customer requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set-up and installation of welding equipment
• Execution of welding on gas turbine components as per the required technical specification
• Quality check of the performed work before operation step confirmation
• Preparation/confirmation of the required quality documentation
• Reporting of used production time per production step
• Setting up welding parameters, selects consumable materials, and prepares work piece for new welding process trials together with engineering staff
• Designs and fabricates welding fixtures, chill blocks, and purge boxes as required
• Reporting of technical deviations with the Non Conformance Reporting System (NCR)
• Carrying out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on equipment and tools
• Keeping the working environment and machines in a clean and proper condition
• Following Environmental Health and Safety regulations
• Continually improving operations and the working environment
• Other tasks assigned by production manager or supervisor

Education

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Certified in welding (TIG & MIG)

Skills/Experience

• 3+ years experience with TIG welding
• 3+ years experience in a production or maintenance environment
• 1+ years experience with welding of Ni-base or Ni-Cr alloys
• Experienced in carrying out visual inspections of welds
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processes

Working Conditions (Industrial/Environmental)

Regularly works around moving mechanical parts. Noise level may be loud at times.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Stooping/Crouching. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
• Kneeling. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Crawling. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time
• Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work area to another.
• Pushing & Pulling
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.
• Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
• The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
• The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• May require travel (air & ground) with short notice.
• Ability to cooperate and work with people.
• Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled