Welder 2nd Shift

Precision Castparts Corp.; Groton, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Overtime opportunities

Quarterly bonus

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. in Groton, CT is seeking a skilled welder to perform heli-arc welding and brazing on a variety of castings and metals, following shop orders and specifications.

The position requires attention to safety, quality, and the ability to pass certification tests; schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:30pm to 12:00am. Ideal candidates have apprenticeship-level training with 3–4 years of experience, knowledge of welding equipment and basic metallurgy, and the capacity to read

Qualifications

• Read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Equal to complete apprenticeship training.
• Over 3 and up to 4 years' experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans operation sequence to preheat parts, clean and prepare area, apply and finish weld to repair defects and cracks.
• Operates rote tooling to smooth and finish castings; performs related duties.
• Detects and reports improper operation, defective materials and unsafe conditions; maintains a clean, safe work area.
• Performs other tasks of equal or lesser complexity as assigned.

Skills

Welding

Read drawings

Safety

Hand-eye coordination

Team instruction

Education

Apprenticeship training

Tools

Rote tooling

Job description

Compensation: $25.00 - $37.50 (dependent on experience)

Schedule: Monday - Friday 3:30pm - 12:00am

Incentives: 5% Shift Differential + Overtime Opportunities + Quarterly Incentive Bonus

Purpose:

Under general supervision, performs a normal range of heli-arc welding and brazing operations primarily in the repair of a wide variety of product castings, or various metals and alloys requiring the ability to pass required certification test, and operate own rote tooling.

Essential Job Functions:

• Works from shop orders, specifications and other instructions as to rod type and amount of weld to be applied. Plans operation sequence to preheat parts, clean and prepare area, apply and finish weld to repair cracks, non- fills, pit marks, slag holes or other defects, or to apply metal for machining operations. Selects and sets currents, determines rod size, selects electrode, and determines other variables according to individual job requirements. Exercises care to obtain proper penetration; avoid burring, slag inclusion or other flaws. Some alloying of metals involved to obtain proper material strength. Disposes of work as required. As required, instructs others in techniques.
• Operates rote tooling to smooth and finish castings, and performs various other duties as required.
• Detects and reports improper operation, defective materials and unusual conditions to proper supervision. Maintains work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition. Follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Performs a variety of other tasks of equal or lesser complexity as assigned by supervisor.

Special Skills and Physical Requirements

• Performs wide range of repair and other welding on small parts of various metals and alloys following generally standard or accepted methods and techniques. Requires the use of judgment in the selection of materials and making adjustments to machine to perform adequately
• Light physical effort continuously lifting and moving small parts, preparing surfaces and performing other duties.
• Continuous mental or visual attention in performing various duties requiring constant attention.

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports directly to the Finishing supervisor.

Education and Experience

• Knowledge of welding equipment, metal flow and basic metallurgy. Read and interpret drawings and specifications. Equal to complete apprenticeship training.
• Over 3 and up to 4 years' experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $25.00 to $37.50 US Dollar (USD) Hourly based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 1X the Company’s bonus multiple, based on the Company’s performance in the applicable quarter . Employees will receive 80 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays annually, consisting of 8 fixed holidays and 2 floating holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.

We are constantly searching for the best talent and offer excellent development programs for recent graduates as well as meaningful work experience for those still studying.