Welder

Robinson Helicopter Co; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401k Retirement Plan

Job summary

Robinson Helicopter Company in Torrance, CA is seeking a TIG Welder for our Weld Bay department. You will weld aluminum, steel, and stainless parts per blueprints, inspect welds, and ensure conformance to FAA and AWS specs. This role requires precision, tool proficiency, and adherence to DOT procedures.

Eligible for overtime with full benefits. The position is full-time, day shift, on-site, with comprehensive health plans and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• TIG welding of aluminum, steel, and stainless-steel per blueprints/drawings.
• Inspect welds for accuracy, root defects, and dimensions.
• Read drawings and GD&T to verify tolerances and notes.
• Comply with DOT Antidrug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Weld components to drawing specifications using TIG in all positions.
• Set up machines according to work instructions for trimming, sizing, forming, and GTAW welding.
• Inspect welds using gauges, calipers, and measurement tools for size and reinforcement.
• Pre-heat and post-heat weld elements as required.
• Read and interpret blueprints/drawings and tolerances for material selection.

Skills

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

GTAW setup

Precision measurement

Education

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Rotary turntables

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Torrance, CA 90505, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $24.00 - $30.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Robinson Helicopter Company is a leading manufacturer of civil rotorcraft with a 50-year history of providing affordable helicopters for a wide range of applications. Robinson Helicopter Company, located in Torrance, CA, is an engineering-focused organization that provides unique, challenging, and exciting opportunities to contribute to the future of vertical flight.

We are actively seeking a Welder in our Weld Bay Department, reporting to the Manager of Fabrication and Assembly.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Eligible for overtime. We offer comprehensive group health plans including Medical, Dental, Vision, and other supplementary plans. We also offer a competitive 401k Retirement Plan.

Robinson Helicopter Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer

JOB DESCRIPTION:

TIG Welders are responsible for the fabrication and welding of aluminum, steel, and stainless-steel parts using the TIG process in accordance with RHC procedures and other data acceptable to or approved by the FAA. TIG Welders certify to AWS D1731 Aerospace Specification as required to manually weld aviation hardware from 0.020” to 0.300” thickness, in all positions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & COMPETENCIES:

• TIG welding of aluminum, steel, and stainless-steel components based on the specifications of the blueprints and/or drawings by means of TIG welding in all positions including the use of rotary turntables for welding.
• Set up machines according to work instructions to trim, size, form, inspect, and GTAW (TIG) weld materials to meet drawing requirements.
• Inspection of welds for accuracy, an inspection of root side weld defects, visual weld inspection using fillet weld gauges, calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and final weld fixtures. Weld inspection for weld size, face, and root reinforcement, cracks, inclusions, and porosity.
• Proficiency in pre-heating and post-heating of weld elements.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and geometric tolerances. Drawing review for compliance for final dimensions, weld note callouts, base material, and filler material selection.
• Basic mathematic skills include but are not limited to adding, subtracting, multiplication, division, geometry, and algebra for calculating material fabrication.
• Full compliance with the Company’s DOT Antidrug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

Pay Range: $22.00-$26.00/hour