FlightSafety International

Overview

The Welder position at FlightSafety International involves using hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to join metal components and fill holes in fabricated metal products. FlightSafety International is a leading aviation training company that provides training for aviation professionals globally.

Responsibilities

• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Ignite torches or start power supplies and strike arcs by touching electrodes to metals being welded.
• Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind, or bolt component parts for welding.
• Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors.
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment using various welding processes.
• Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating or warping of materials.
• Examine work pieces for defects and measure them to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade.
• Layout, position, align, and secure parts prior to assembly using measuring tools.
• Fabricate items for engineering research and development.
• Design and build fixtures for shop and maintenance use.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• HS Diploma/GED.
• 1-5 years of experience.
• Knowledge of oxy-acetylene and welding equipment.
• Ability to use taps/dies and workshop press.
• Familiarity with PPE including gloves, safety glasses, and welding mask.

Benefits

• PTO
• 401k
• Health Insurance