Welder B

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Connecticut; On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. in Groton, CT, is seeking an experienced welder for repairs on a wide range of castings and metals. The role requires reading drawings, applying precise welds, and following safety regulations to ensure quality outcomes.

The successful candidate has apprenticeship-level training, 3–4 years of relevant experience, and the ability to operate finishing and rote tooling to smooth castings. On-site work with adherence to ITAR and EAR controls is expected.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of welding equipment, metal flow and basic metallurgy.
• Read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Equivalent to complete apprenticeship training.

Responsibilities

• Plan 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.
• 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.
• Performs a variety of other tasks of equal or lesser complexity as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Welding basics

Blueprint reading

Metallurgy basics

Education

Apprenticeship training

Job description

Location and Position Details

• Country: United States of America
• State / County: Connecticut
• City: Groton
• Division: Structurals
• Company: Groton
• Function: Operations
• Workplace Type: On-Site
• Position type: Full Time
• Opportunity ID: 23868

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.

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.