Pratt & Whitney

Overview

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Welder for their Engine Center in Bridgeport, WV. The role involves precision welding and metal fabrication for gas turbine engine components in a regulated aviation maintenance environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate gas and electric welding equipment for complex fusion and resistance welding.
• Perform welding operations on various thicknesses and types of metals using oxyacetylene and electric-arc methods.
• Weld cracks, build up materials, and replace details based on drawings and manuals.
• Conduct grinding, deburring, and polishing operations before and after welding.
• Perform welding operations on tooling, equipment, and plant maintenance.
• Maintain up-to-date certification as required by the company.
• Program and operate Auto T.I.G. and ABAR furnace.
• Ensure timely workflows through the work center.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of professional welding experience (MIG, TIG, and/or Spot-Welding processes).
• Demonstrated welding certifications or experience with Inconel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Additional certifications or experience with titanium and/or magnesium.
• Experience operating vacuum furnace equipment.
• Prior experience in aviation, aerospace, manufacturing, or industrial repair environments.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, repair manuals, and work instructions.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• 401k

Additional Information

• This position works on the 2nd shift, Monday-Thursday from 3:30pm-1:30am.
• Training may take place on another shift for up to 6 months before officially moving to 2nd shift.
• This is an onsite role.