Welder

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Match and Profit Sh

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Referral Program

Competitive Pay

Recognition

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation in Cheswick (Pittsburgh area) seeks a Welder to perform a range of metal-joining operations. You will receive work instructions, set up equipment, and weld components to drawing specifications while maintaining safety and cleanliness in a busy shop environment.

Responsibilities include preparing surfaces, positioning parts, operating welding equipment, and performing post-weld checks. DoD-related eligibility and security clearances are required.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen per DoD requirements.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD security clearances.
• Experience with ferrous and non-ferrous metals and alloys; including castings, forgings, plates and bars.
• High school diploma and a certified welding program or equivalent.
• Experience with a variety of welding equipment (AC/DC, sub-arc, torches) and with safety PPE.

Responsibilities

• Perform metal-joining operations per established procedures.
• Receive job instructions, work drawings, and other information; verify specifications.
• Set up welding equipment and fixtures; follow procedures and document sequences.
• Prepare surfaces, position parts, weld in all positions, and remove slag/defects.
• Operate ovens for pre-heating and monitor heat treatments when required.
• Maintain a clean, safe workplace and proper equipment maintenance.

Skills

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Certified welding program or equivalent

Tools

AC/DC welding machines

Sub-arc equipment

Torch/gas equipment

Ovens/heating equipment

Measuring tools (gauges, dial indicators)

Job description

We are looking for a Welder to join our Pittsburgh (Cheswick) location.

Your Responsibilities

Perform a variety of metal-joining operations on assemblies, subassemblies and components using established manufacturing procedures.

• Receive job assignments at workstation with work instructions, drawings, sketches and other necessary information, including additional oral or written instructions from as necessary. Examine instructions, noting specifications and requirements.
• Obtain all necessary fixtures, tools and related equipment.
• Prepare surfaces, assemble and position parts as required to be welded, also including layout, assembly and fabrication to drawing requirements. Mount components or assemblies on positioners.
• Set up required welding or brazing equipment. Check process specifications, follow prescribed procedures and perform assigned operations in all positions. Remove slag, chip and grind visible defects before depositing subsequent passes. Document metal joining sequences as required.
• Perform chipping, grinding, hand burning, air-arc, or torch operations as required.
• Grind and prepare weld surfaces for penetrant test and perform penetrant test.
• Operate ovens for pre-heating requirements. Monitor ovens for stress relief or heat treatment processes.
• Handle parts and material as required. Hand lift light loads. Operate cranes, hoists, etc., to position or transport heavy loads.
• Maintain a clean, orderly and safe workplace. Protect all equipment and maintain equipment cleanliness.
• Observe all safety and hygiene requirements as specified and directed. Maintain machine cleanliness, lubrication and fluid levels, and perform simple machine error recovery.
• Machine operation includes editing programs, proving out programs and utilizing conversational and/or teach modes.

We Take Care Of Our People

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Competitive Pay
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge

• Receive job assignments at workstation with work instructions, drawings, sketches and other necessary information, including additional oral and written instructions as required.
• Obtain all necessary fixtures, tools, and related equipment.
• Prepare surfaces and assemble and position parts as required to be welded, including layout, assembly, and fabrication to drawing requirements. Mount components or assemblies on positioners.
• Set up required welding or brazing equipment. Follow prescribed procedures and perform assigned operations in all positions. Remove slag, chip and grind visible defects before depositing subsequent passes. Document metal joining sequences as required.
• Perform chipping, grinding, hand burning, air-arc, or torch operations as required.
• Grind and prepare weld surfaces for penetrant test and perform penetrant test.
• Operate ovens for pre-heating requirements. Monitor ovens for stress relief or heat treatment processes.
• Handle parts and material as required. Hand lift light loads. Operate cranes, hoists, etc., to position or transport heavy loads.
• Maintain a clean, orderly and safe workplace. Protect all equipment and maintain equipment cleanliness.
• Observe all safety and hygiene requirements as specified and directed. Maintain machine cleanliness, lubrication and fluid levels, and perform simple machine error recovery.
• Machine operation includes editing programs, proving out programs and utilizing conversational and/or teach modes.

What You Bring

• Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD Security clearances and approval.
• Experience with all types of welding materials; ferrous and non-ferrous metals and alloys; castings, forgings, plates, bars, etc., of any required thickness.
• High school graduate and certified welding program or equivalent.
• Experience with all types and sizes of manual and automatic metal-joining equipment, including but not limited to AC and DC welding machines, sub-arc equipment, torches of all types, and compressed gasses as required.
• Experience with ovens, hand tools, all required personal protective equipment, clamps, measuring instruments, gauges, dial indicators, fire extinguishers, etc.
• Automatic welding experience (Buggo, Liburdi, Jetline).
• Experienced in multiple welding processes.

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

EMD a business unit of Curtiss-Wright in Cheswick, PA designs, manufactures, tests, and provides after-market support for the most advanced, proven and reliable critical function pumps, motors, generators, seals, control rod drive mechanisms and power conditioning electronics available anywhere in the world today. Curtiss-Wright EMD has a long-standing and distinguished reputation for the design, development, manufacture, and qualification of critical-function machining solutions for the United States Navy and the commercial nuclear utility industry. http://www.emd.cwfc.com/

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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