Welder- Stratoflex

D.O.M. magazine; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

13 holidays

Job summary

Parker Aerospace is seeking an experienced welder to perform manual welding on stainless steels and related alloys for aerospace components. You will read drawings, interpret weld symbols, and apply approved techniques under supervision to ensure conformance with engineering specs.

The role requires TIG welding (GTAW) experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and completion of welding training; AWS D17.1 certification within six months is expected.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or equivalent and 1–3 years welding experience including TIG welding for stainless, Inconel, and titanium.
• AWS D17.1 certification within 6 months of employment.
• Able to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and welding specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding using approved techniques to tolerances per specs.
• Read and interpret product drawings, weld symbols, and quality requirements.
• Adjust process within limits to ensure conformance and quality.
• Document and log parts and maintain required paperwork.

Skills

TIG welding

GTAW

Blueprint reading

Quality documentation

Lean/Continuous improvement

Stainless steel welding

Education

High School diploma

Welding training program

Tools

PMR

TORS

Email systems

Job description

Org Marketing Statement Org Marketing StatementAt Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including afterspanet support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow. Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.Job Posting

Position Summary:

Performs manual welding utilizing standard process methods and equipment on various types of stainless steels in the fabrication or repair of assigned parts and products. Performs job under direct supervision or guidance of more experienced team member.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Performs a variety of approved welding techniques to required tolerances per engineering specifications.
• Reads, interprets and understands product and process drawings, procedures, weld symbols, and quality requirements and applies this to work performed.
• Adjusts, within procedural limits, to fine-tune the process in order to achieve product conformance.
• Documents and logs all parts as necessary and maintains all required paperwork in an accurate and current manner.
• Accurately inspects and appropriately processes all work performed.

Secondary Responsibilities/Non-Essential Functions:

• Maintains work area and equipment in an organized, clean and FOD-free manner
• Obtains and maintains all required qualifications and certifications in stainless steels and Inconel.
• Maintains a satisfactory high level of performance while following appropriate procedures and observing all pertinent safety rules and requirements
• Maintains appropriate knowledge and ability levels to efficiently perform all assigned work and utilizes this knowledge base to become proficient on new/unfamiliar assignments
• Gains ability to perform basic set-up
• Actively implements lean initiatives by identifying and providing suggestions on areas for improvement. Effectively applies lean concepts and tools in work area.
• Observes all company policies and procedures, including safety rules, and maintains a clean and orderly work area.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

Qualifications (relevant experience, education and training):

• Requires High School diploma or equivalent and one to three years of verifiable welding experience including, TIG welding for stainless, Inconel, and titanium. Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) experience with aerospace or precision fabrications desired. Completion of welding training program through vocational school or apprenticeship is desired. Able to work with limited guidance in a team environment.
• Must be AWS D17.1 certified within 6 months of employment
• Ability to complete gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) of stainless steels, at varied thicknesses, dimensions, and positions.
• Ability to successfully complete rework in a timely fashion.
• Ability to support stanchion set up and stanchion welding.
• Ability to weld components from mechanical drawings, blueprints and written specifications
• Ability to interpret weld requirements from blueprints, and written specifications
• Knowledge of wire and filler materials applications for various stainless-steel alloys
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Ability to read, write and understand instructions, procedures, drawings and blueprints
• Must be able to successfully weld Type 321 stainless steel thin wall tubing with an average wall thickness of approximately 0.028” - 0.035” with diameters ranging from approximately 0.250” up to 1.5”; and eventually be able to weld Inconel, Titanium, and/or Aluminum.
• Must be able to successfully pass a vision exam to acceptable standards (with corrective lenses). NEAR VISION: Jaeger 1 at 12 inches or greater. Titmus 2a Vision Screener. FAR VISIONa: 20/25 or better – Titmus2a Vision Schreener. COLOR PERCEPTION: Average / Normal – Titmus 2a Vision Screener or the Ishihara Test Book of color blindness.
• Able to effectively apply lean initiatives.
• Demonstrates effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a team environment.
• Interprets reports and uses job specific software applications. Able to use employee self-service systems to access on-line information and use specialized automated systems (i.e., PMR, TORS, e-mail).
• Effectively demonstrates team member competencies and participates in goal setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.

Typical Mental and Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to constantly remain in a stationary position. The person in this position seldom needs to move about inside the plant to access materials and machinery.The employee is occasionally required to reposition him/herself to operate equipment or move about parts and materials. The person constantly operates welding equipment and machinery. The employee occasionally moves or transports materials and parts weighing up to 25 pounds around the plant. Employees in this job constantly are exposed to Argon Gas and extreme heat.(The essential functions have been provided as examples of types of work performed by team members assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified team members can perform the essential functions of the job. The physical and mental demands described above are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.)

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package.Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer competitive benefits designed with health, wealth and well-being in mind. Our competitive package includes:

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100 of the first 5 of pay
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3 of pay
• Career development and tuition reimbursement
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.

***Drug-Free WorkplaceIn accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.***Parkeris an Equal Opportunity and Affinative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.***Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/VEVRAA Federal Contractor If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go tohttp://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeocselfprintposter.pdf andhttp://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeocginasupplement.pdf (06/20/2006) (C/O July 2015).***Thisposition is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.Equal Employment Opportunity Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affinative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

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