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Ascent Aerospace, LLC

Lake Orion (MI)

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Job summary

Ascent Aerospace is seeking a Welder to perform MIG and TIG welding tasks primarily involving steel, aluminum, and Invar 36 components. The ideal candidate should possess strong blueprint reading skills and have experience in a fast-paced environment. This position requires collaboration with team members to achieve operational efficiency while ensuring adherence to safety protocols.

Benefits

Opportunity for overtime
Competitive salary

Qualifications

  • Minimum High School Diploma/GED.
  • Experience with MIG and TIG welding.
  • Ability to read blueprints and working knowledge of machines.

Responsibilities

  • Set up welding machines per specifications.
  • MIG/TIG weld aluminum, steel, and Invar 36 components.
  • Repair damaged parts and maintain clean workspace.

Skills

Blueprint Reading
MIG Welding
TIG Welding
Attention to Detail
Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Welding Machines
Calipers
Tape Measures

Job description

Ascent Aerospace – Inspiring the next generation of flight!

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Under direct supervision the welder performs limited duties for fitting and welding of steel, aluminum and Invar 36 parts using a MIG/TIG process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position.

  • Ability to set up welding machines based on the specifications of the job.
  • Read and interpret blueprints and/or drawings to determine the specific welding requirements.
  • MIG/TIG weld steel, aluminum and Invar 36 components based on the specifications of the blueprints and/or drawings.
  • Repair broken or damaged parts.
  • Fabricate and revise fixtures, jigs, gauges, hand applies and special tooling and components.
  • Keep work area clean and organized and take proper care of all equipment and facilities.
  • Work with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.
  • Any additional duties as reasonably assigned by management.

REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications would be:

  • Minimum High School Diploma/GED.
  • Experience with Steel, aluminum and/or Invar 36.
  • Experience with MIG and TIG welding.
  • Knowledge of machines and tools.
  • Ability to read blueprints, drawings, calipers, and tape measures.
  • This position must meet Export Control Compliance requirements, therefore a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22.C.F.R. is required. For further details as to how a “U.S. Person” is determined, please see SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS below!

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Ability to effectively handle tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Able to work varied shifts, overtime, and weekends when necessary.
  • Has confidence in leading processes, projects and looks for opportunities.
  • Ability to work with management team to help drive performance of location.
  • Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance: Though not required of this role, individuals that have current, previous, or are willing to go through the process to obtain and maintain during the duration of employment are preferred.
  • Minimum 5 – 10 years of relevant work experience and/or completion of certificate program in welding from a college or technical school.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

No

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

May be required to travel to other site locations during the workday and would primarily be local during the business day. However, some projects may require overnight stays as well as out-of-the-area travel paid for by the business.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditions described here are representative of those that may be experienced by an employee daily while performing the functions of this job.

  • Typically sits for extended periods at a computer workstation
  • May access and work in the manufacturing plant
  • While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles
  • The employee may be exposed to vibration
  • The employee is occasionally exposed to caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
  • May be required to travel to other site locations during the work day
  • May be required to work weekends to meet department and business demands
  • Work with safe manufacturing processes and understand that eyewear is mandatory in the manufacturing area.
  • Knows that safety shoes are recommended in the manufacturing area

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

  • Must be able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
  • Must be able to see, talk, hear, touch, feel and reach with hands and arms.
  • Must be able to frequently walk & stand for short periods of time
  • Must be able to lift and move up to 35 pounds, occasionally lift and move objects up to 50lbs.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening.

This position requires use of information that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder').

Ascent Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please call toll-free +1 586-726-0500. This phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

ABOUT US

Ascent Aerospace is a world renowned, single-source provider of production and automated assembly systems for the aerospace, defense, and space industries. As the largest tooling group, Ascent produces a full suite of both mold and assembly tooling required for the aerospace manufacturing market, including the largest invar molds ever made for aerospace. As an automation provider and production system integrator, Ascent work with customers to develop their project and see it through from process engineering, to build and installation to ensure it is an efficient and cost-effective solution.

No Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & Vendors

Please note that Ascent Aerospace does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to Ascent Aerospace will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before the unsolicited resume or offer is received.

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