Welder I

StandardAero; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off from day one

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

StandardAero is seeking an experienced Welder to help build high-quality aviation components. You will read blueprints, interpret welding specifications, and perform TIG welding across various alloys, while adhering to safety and quality standards.

The role involves operating multiple welding processes, brazing and soldering equipment, and metal shaping machinery. You will contribute to continuous process improvement and cross-train in related skills to support production.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and 3+ years TIG welding experience.
• Completion of a welding apprenticeship program or equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (unassisted) for ~25% of the workday.

Responsibilities

• Produce a variety of parts from shop drawings to conform to specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications.
• Operate brazing and soldering equipment.
• Operate metal shaping machines such as brakes, shears, and other metal straightening and bending machines.
• Participate in continuous improvement of processes.
• Cross train in other complementary skills to support production requirements.
• Observe all applicable safety requirements.

Skills

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Welding process interpretation

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Welding apprenticeship

Tools

GTAW

GMAW

FAW

PAW

SMAW

Resistance welding

Job description

Job Description

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn’t just treat you like a number. You’ll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way.

StandardAero has an opportunity for a Welder with experience in metal fabrication equipment such as gas tungsten arc (GTAW), gas metal arc (GMAW), flux-cored arc (FAW), plasma arc (PAW), shielded metal arc (SMAW), and resistance welding.

As a Welder You Will

• Produce a variety of parts from shop drawings to conform to specifications
• Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications
• Operate brazing and soldering equipment
• Operate metal shaping machines such as brakes, shears, and other metal straightening and bending machines
• Participate in continuous improvement of processes
• Cross train in other complementary skills to support production requirements
• Observe all applicable safety requirements

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and 3 years or more of TIG welding experience
• Completion of a welding apprenticeship program; or equivalent
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (unassisted) for approximately 25% of the average work day

Desired Characteristics

• Experience with welding thin gauge material and exotic metals (Inconel and Hastelloy)
• Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints and welding process specifications
• Thorough understanding of tool design and fabrication methods and processes
• Working knowledge of related company instructions, company processes, reworks process instructions, original equipment manufacturer manuals and MSDS labels
• Working knowledge of production management computer system and other related internal control systems
• Attainment of trade certification
• Attainment of applicable welding ticket(s)
• Well organized with attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits That Make Life Better

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities

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