Welder 2nd Shift

Precision Castparts; New London (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts in New London, 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 role requires selecting currents, rods, and electrodes, achieving proper penetration, and inspecting for flaws. Apprenticeship training and 3–4 years' experience are expected, with ability to read drawings and work safely.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship training completed or equivalent.
• 3–4 years of welding experience.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of metallurgy and material properties.

Responsibilities

• Weld and braze repairs on casting components per work orders.
• Prepare surfaces, preheat parts, and ensure proper penetration.
• Operate and adjust welding equipment; follow safety regulations.
• Maintain clean work area and report issues.

Skills

Heli-arc welding

Brazing

Read drawings

Metallurgy basics

Quality inspection

Education

Complete apprenticeship

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

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.