Welder

Primeflight-Aviation-; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. is seeking a Welder to perform MIG, TIG, and arc welding while interpreting blueprints for airport ground support equipment. The role requires maintaining high quality welds, following safety regulations, and ensuring equipment and tools are properly serviced.

The Welder will mentor junior welders, collaborate with QA to resolve weld issues, and support production goals. Flexibility for various shifts including nights and weekends is required in a 24/7 airline

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.
• Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• 2 years welding experience.
• Must supply your own hand tools and PPE. A comprehensive tool list will be provided upon onboarding/request.
• Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA, RAIC, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal- as applicable).
• Airlines are 24/7, so shifts including nights, weekends and holidays are required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints and technical drawings to determine welding requirements and specifications.
• Mentor and guide Welder Class 3 personnel.
• Perform MIG, TIG, and arc welding, selecting appropriate methods based on materials and project needs.
• Prepare and align metal parts to be welded, ensuring correct dimensions and alignments.
• Operate welding equipment to fuse metal segments, minimizing distortion and maximizing strength.
• Inspect welds to ensure they meet standards and are defect-free.
• Test welds to measure strength and tolerance against quality standards.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment and comply with procedures and regulations.
• Utilize protective equipment to shield against fumes, hot metal, and noise.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Arc welding

Blueprint reading

Job description

The Welder is responsible for executing welding operations to construct and maintain airport ground support equipment. This role demands proficiency in various welding techniques, such as MIG, TIG, and arc welding, and the ability to accurately interpret blueprints and technical drawings. You must ensure that all welding tasks meet high-quality standards, structural integrity, and comply with safety regulations. Additionally, you will maintain your equipment in good working condition and contribute to the team efforts in achieving production goals efficiently and safely.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interpret blueprints and technical drawings to determine welding requirements and specifications
• Mentor and guide Welder Class 3 personnel
• Perform various welding processes including MIG, TIG, and arc welding, selecting appropriate methods based on materials and project needs
• Prepare and align metal parts to be welded, ensuring correct dimensions and alignments
• Operate welding equipment to fuse metal segments, using techniques that minimize distortion and maximize strength
• Inspect completed welds to ensure they meet standards, specifications, and are defect-free
• Conduct tests on welds to measure characteristics such as strength and tolerance to ensure they meet quality standards
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Utilize protective equipment to shield against hazards from fumes, hot metal, and noise
• Perform basic maintenance on welding equipment and machinery to ensure optimal operation
• Assist in the assembly process by providing expert welding support to other team members
• Train and mentor junior welders and other production staff in welding techniques and safety protocols
• Manage welding supplies and materials, ensuring availability and proper handling
• Collaborate with the quality assurance team to discuss and resolve weld quality issues
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading technical publications, and participating in professional organizations
• Report to the welding supervisor, providing updates on project status and any issues encountered
• Exemplify PrimeFlight customer service and safety standards
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS

• 18 years of age or older
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.
• Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• 2 years welding experience
• Ability to access and interpret information in print and electronically, including the use of electronic devices including IPads/Tablets, Computers, and Mobile Devices
• Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, both in-person and through electronic means
• Pass a background check and drug screen
• Must supply your own hand tools and PPE. A comprehensive tool list will be provided upon onboarding/request
• Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA, RAIC, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal- as applicable).
• Airlines are 24/7, so we need our team members to be flexible to work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/WORKING CONDITIONS MAY INCLUDE:

• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds
• Prolonged standing and walking in an indoor/outdoor environment as applicable
• May need to reach with arms and grasp with hands
• May need to push, pull
• May need to crawl and crouch, at times, in confined tight spaces
• May need to bend, stretch, squat, kneel
• May need to climb and work at elevated heights
• Exposure to moderate and at times high noise levels
• Exposure to Biohazards and/or Chemicals
• Exposure to outdoor elements
• Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms
• Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

The pay rate listed on this post is what the company reasonably expects to pay for this position. However, individual compensation may vary based on factors including qualifications, skills, competencies, education, and experience.

PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at PrimeFlight Aviation Service, Inc. without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state/province, and local laws.

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