Weld Blender Trainee

doncastersexternalcareersite; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Competitive 401K

Competitive medical insurance

Job summary

Doncasters in Groton, CT seeks a Weld Blender to join our team. You will blend welds, remove defects identified during NDT and preserve wall thickness, ensuring the highest quality castings; work with Weld, X-ray and FPI departments.

This entry-level role requires welding experience or technical training, attention to detail, and accuracy. 40-hour weeks, evenings shift, with PTO and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Welding experience required or preferred.
• Attention to detail and precision essential.
• Experience in manufacturing environment advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Blend welds and remove defects while preserving wall thickness.
• Coordinate with Weld, X-ray and FPI departments to ensure quality.
• Contribute to production efficiency and quality assurance.

Skills

Welding experience

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Organization skills

Education

High school diploma or technical school completion

Job description

Do you have the eye for detail and a commitment to excellence? If so, we want you to be part of our growing team at Groton supporting us to turn metals into motion!

At Doncasters we have an exciting opportunity for aWeld Blenderto join our team inGroton, Connecticut!

Hours –40 hours a week, Monday-Thursday 4:30pm-3:00am Salary –The trainee hourly rate is $18.92

Why join us?

Did you know that every time you take a flight, drive somewhere, or switch on a light, there’s a chance Doncasters played a part in making that happen?

We are a specialist manufacturer of complex precision cast components for aerospace engines and industrial gas turbines, supporting leading OEM programs.

We excel in turning metals into motion, working in alloys and manufacturing complex product designs to offer an unparalleled range of solutions for high performance and specialist applications.

We employ more than 3,000 people across 14 core manufacturing facilities globally, providing the scale and expertise required to serve leading aerospace engine and IGT OEMs.

At Doncasters, we believe in doing things the right way. That means acting with integrity, delivering with commitment, and working as one team to achieve more, together. Whether you're developing precision-engineered components, running world-class manufacturing operations, or supporting our people and processes, your role is part of something much bigger.

Join us and contribute to a legacy built on performance, precision, and the values that drive us forward - excellence, commitment, integrity, and teamwork.

What we can offer you:

• An interesting and varied field to work in
• An environment where you can learn and grow through constant development opportunities
• PTO
• Competitive 401K
• Competitive medical insurance

The Role

As a Weld Blender, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the highest quality of castings by working closely with the Weld, X-ray, and FPI departments. With a keen eye for detail and precision, you'll expertly remove defects identified during NDT operations and seamlessly blend welds while preserving critical wall thicknesses and features. Your craftsmanship will directly contribute to the integrity and performance of each component, making you an essential part of the production process.
If you’re ready to take on a role where your dedication to precision and quality will be truly valued, we would love to hear from you!

Interested?

If you have any of the skills below, we would love to talk to you about your next career move:

• Welding experience
• High school and/or technical school completion.
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment is advantageous.
• Attention to detail, problem solving and organization skills.

Equal opportunities

Doncasters is committed to achieving workforce diversity and we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, national origin, race, age, sex, gender identity, disability- physical or hidden, sexual orientation, veteran status, religious belief, or any other characteristics protected by law. We provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We encourage all applicants to reach out if they require any support or accommodations to enable them to thrive throughout our recruitment process. Please contact [e-mail]