Welding/Engineering Technician

Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Profit-sharing

Job summary

Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Welding Technician for their Lancaster facility. This hands-on role involves TIG welding of aluminum aerospace products and supporting engineering staff with fabrication and testing. Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma and professional TIG welding training. Experience with AWS D17.1 standards and previous qualifications are highly desirable. ACT offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a supportive team environment, backed by a culture of creativity and innovation.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or GED.
• TIG welding training or relevant experience required.
• Qualifications to AWS D17.1 standard highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform TIG welding of aluminum aerospace products.
• Conduct precision leak/pressure testing on aerospace vessels.
• Support engineering staff in design and fabrication processes.

Skills

TIG welding

Precision leak testing

Use of measurement tools

Fabrication and test methods

Education

High School diploma or GED

Professional TIG welding training/certification

Job description

Join our innovative thermal management team!

Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. (ACT) is a manufacturer of thermal management products for diverse industries and applications, including commercial satellites, military vehicles, medical devices, primary calibration equipment, and HVAC systems. ACT is looking for team members who are passionate about creativity and innovation and looking to make a difference each and every day. Currently we have an immediate opening for an Engineering Technician/Welder in our Lancaster facility.

Position Summary

The Welding Technician position is a hands‑on role that works closely with the Engineering staff to build and test thermal products. Primarily this role provides welding support for aluminum aerospace products (AWS D17.1), secondarily provides support with other manufacturing operations for aerospace products.

Responsibilities

• TIG welding of aluminum aerospace products
• Follow established procedures for precision leak/pressure testing, fluid transfer and sealing of aerospace pressure vessels
• Support engineering staff in the design, fabrication, testing, and usage of tooling to support manufacturing processes
• Dimensionally inspect deliverable hardware with hand measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, feeler gauges) and portable CMM systems (FARO Arm)
• Using provided documentation complete detailed information to track manufacturing steps and traceability information for deliverable flight hardware
• Use initiative, imagination and knowledge in the fabrication and test of thermal products and support hardware
• Act to assure product quality and customer satisfaction
• Assist in the development of fabrication and test procedures and methods
• Perform preventive maintenance, as required
• Perform in-process and final inspections, as required

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required
• Professional TIG welding training/certification or relevant experience
• Previous qualifications to AWS D17.1 standard highly desirable
• Experience in fabrication, brazing, machining, assembly, testing, and basic electricity is highly desirable
• Must be a US Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15? (U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) due to ITAR restrictions

ACT offers competitive pay, excellent benefits (medical, dental, vision, paid time off, holidays, company‑paid life & disability insurance, 401(k) match, and profit‑sharing), and a supportive team environment.

ACT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

ACT participates in E-Verify.

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