Welder (1st Shift)

Barnes-Aerospac; East Granby (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

BARNES AEROSPACE in East Granby, CT is hiring a welder for 1st shift. The role requires GTAW certification, 3+ years of welding experience, and the ability to read blueprints and operate gauges. You will prepare materials, set up weld machines, and inspect welds for quality in a manufacturing cell.

Candidates must pass welding tests for materials used in shop and maintain a safe, orderly workstation while meeting production schedules. Benefits include healthcare, 401(k), PTO, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certification in GTAW and related AWS/D17.1/PWA 16 standards.
• 3+ years welding experience in manufacturing.
• Proficient reading of blueprints and operation sheets.
• Able to use standard bench tools and gauges.
• Maintain clean, organized workstation and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials for welding and perform cuts, grinding, and cleaning.
• Read weld blueprints and follow work orders.
• Set up welding machines for specified materials and thicknesses.
• Weld using fixtures and turntables; inspect welds and parts.
• Dimensionally inspect parts with calipers, micrometers and gauges.
• Complete logs and paperwork for each job and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

GTAW certification

AWS D17.1

PWA 16

Welding experience

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools

MS Office

Quality documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Weld fixtures

Turntable/positioner

Job description

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.
If you’re a team player, enjoy working in a manufacturing environment, and looking for more than just a job,

1st Shift: Monday-Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm

Your Expertise:

• Certification in GTAW; AWS D17.1; PWA 16 (in any group material)
• 3+ years of welding experience required
• Pass the welding certification tests for current materials used in the shop
• Read, interpret, and process blueprints and operation sheets
• Capable of using all standard bench tools and gauges required for setup, inspection, and welding of assemblies including calipers, height gauges, micrometers, and microscopes
• Complete required quarterly process control samples
• Complete logs, check sheets, job orders, and other paperwork for each job performed
• Maintain a neat and orderly workstation and promote overall good housekeeping practices
• Able to successfully multitask in manufacturing cell work environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skill
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office tools

Is your expertise different from the above? If you have a good attitude and a willingness to learn and new trade or skill, we want to hear from you.

• Prepare materials for welding; cuts, grinds and cleans metal.
• Read weld blueprints, engineered drawings, and follow work order requirements.
• Set up the welding machine for specific materials, thicknesses, and positions
• Using complicated weld fixtures and weld positioner (turntable)
• Dimensionally inspects welds and other characteristics of parts being welded using tools such as calipers, protractors, and gauges
• Inspects all parts for proper assembly and cosmetic defects.
• Work outside department as required
• Complete tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules and within standard times
• Follow all safety guidelines and wears all Personal Protective Equipment
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Completes all required compliance training. Maintains knowledge of and adhere to Barnes Aerospace’s internal compliance policies and procedures. Take responsibility to keep up to date with changing regulations and policies.

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED Equivalent is required

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

Equal Opportunity Employer
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