Welder 1st shift

Barnes Aerospace; East Granby (CT); On-site; USD 14,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Health insurance

Job summary

Barnes Aerospace is seeking an experienced TIG welder for 1st shift in East Granby, CT. You will weld on aircraft components, read blueprints, and work with engineering to establish welding parameters for titanium, aluminum, stainless steel, and nickel alloy parts.

The role requires 3+ years in aerospace, ability to pass welding tests, and strong math and documentation skills. A safety-minded attitude, adherence to FAA/DOT rules, and a willingness to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in aerospace environment.
• Ability to pass welding tests for aircraft certifications.
• Good mathematical skills.
• Knowledge/Practical experience in aerospace environment.
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Perform TIG welding to repair/replace damaged areas and cracks on aircraft parts.
• TIG weld operations on titanium, aluminum, stainless steel and nickel alloy parts.
• Work with Engineering to develop programs, determine new methods, develop parameters, and determine material type for new or modified products.
• Inspect weld for bead size and compliance with other specifications. Blend, grind, or polish weld ensuring specified minimum wall requirement is met.
• Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and machines.

Skills

Aerospace experience

Welding certifications

Mathematical skills

Blueprint reading

Reading technical docs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Why Barnes Aerospace?

Barnes Aerospace offers competitive wages, shift differentials, 401k savings plan, paid time off, holidays, and much more! We're more than a company, we're a team. When you join our team, you'll be part of an innovative, industry renowned provider of solutions for a broad customer base in the aerospace market.

Position Details

1st Shift Mon-Fri 6:30am - 3:00pm

Your Expertise

• 3+ years in aerospace environment
• Ability to pass welding tests for aircraft welding certifications
• Good mathematical skills
• Knowledge/Practical experience in aerospace environment
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and technical documents

If you have a good attitude and a willingness to learn and new trade or skill, we want to hear from you.

Your Challenge

• Perform all types of TIG welding to repair/replace damaged areas and cracks on aircraft parts and fixtures. Perform TIG welding operations on aircraft components to meet NDT specifications and ensure efficient flow of work to meet production schedules and demands.
• Perform TIG welding operations on titanium, aluminum, stainless steel and Nickel alloy parts, following standardized working procedures and parameters.
• Work with Engineering to develop programs, determine new methods, develop parameters, and determine material type for new or modified products. Assist with developing new tooling ideas.
• Inspect weld for bead sized and compliance with other specifications. Blend, grind, or polish weld ensuring specified minimum wall requirement is met. Use calipers, micrometers, indicators, and gauges to measure repaired part and ensure dimensional requirements are met. Complete production paperwork.
• Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and machines.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required

This position is a safety sensitive position. Applicant must comply with all applicable FAA and DOT drug and alcohol testing rules.

Salary: $10-60/hr

Barnes Aerospace offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions for eligible medical plan participants; flexible spending accounts (FSAs); a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions; life and disability insurance; and paid vacation and holidays. Additional offerings include an employee assistance program (EAP), wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, voluntary accident and critical illness coverage, pet insurance, and work-life support resources. Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements, which may vary based on employment status, position, and location.

This job position may include access to controlled information or technology subject to U.S. export control laws. If an applicant does not meet the definition of a "U.S. Person" (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status), the Company may be required to obtain an export control license. If the position for which you applied involves access to controlled information or technology subject to U.S. export control laws, then any offer is also contingent on verification of appropriate documentation for the Company to assess whether an export license will be required to employ you in that role, and if it is determined that an export license is required, the offer is also contingent on the Company’s determination, in its sole discretion, whether a license application and ongoing administration is prudent under the project’s contract parameters and whether an export license can be successfully obtained before you can start.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)