Science and Engineering Services, LLC

Overview

The Welder performs welding on aircraft and ground support equipment while following Welding Procedures Specifications (WPS). This role requires a strong understanding of welding techniques and materials to produce flight-critical welds.

Responsibilities

• Performs fusion welding on aircraft and ground support equipment to a qualified Welding Procedures Specification (WPS).
• Performs structural fusion welding on parts and components per the requirements of specifications as prescribed by Engineering Drawings and Work Orders.
• Reads and understands engineering drawings and welding symbols, fabricates manufacture-welded parts from engineering drawing without direct supervision.
• Performs fusion welding and torch brazing for ground support equipment, ensuring the procedure is completed per the requirements of the national welding and brazing codes and specifications.
• Welds a wide variety of materials such as aluminum, magnesium, alloyed and low alloy steel, stainless steel and nickel alloy steels.
• Selects the correct filler materials and shielding gas when generating the Weld Procedure Specification (WPS).
• Produces flight critical welds.
• Determines the sequence of welding to prevent or reduce the amount of warp to the weld.
• Designs and fabricates weld holding fixtures as necessary to perform individual welding projects.
• Performs pre-heat and post weld stress relief operations.
• Maintains weld records.
• May perform duties as a Qualified Weld Inspector by inspecting own welds and those of less qualified welders.
• May perform duties such as training and re-certification in the various welding processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical or Military school preferred.
• At least two years of Welding-related experience required.
• Any combination of education/experience may be substituted for job requirements at the recommendation of the hiring manager and approval of the COO or higher.