ES3

Overview

ES3 is seeking a Welding Fabrication Specialist to support multiple programs and long-term growth at our Materials Research and Development Center (MRDC) located in Clearfield, Utah. This position requires the candidate to perform fitting, cutting, welding, and soldering metal components made from various alloys.

Responsibilities

• Read aerospace engineering blueprints and work with tight tolerances and complicated setups.
• Fabricate, weld, and manufacture conformal anode fixtures for use in plating operations.
• Cut, position, and clamp together components of fabricated metal products preparatory to welding.
• Lay out and mark points on parts or subassemblies using ruler, square, scribe, templates, and calipers.
• Weld metal parts together, using both gas welding, soldering, and any combination of MIG and TIG processes.
• Fabricate large-scale plating tanks using MIG welding Stainless Steel sheets and frame structure.
• Perform related tasks such as oxy-acetylene or plasma cutting and grinding.
• Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications using micrometers, calipers, coordinate measuring machines (CMM), and X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) gun.
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of a Trade School, Apprenticeship program, Military School, or On the Job Training Program in Fabrication and/or Welding.
• Prior certification from previous employer in AWS D1.1, 1.2, and 1.6 is a plus.
• 5+ years of related experience, Aerospace Industry is a plus.
• Fully proficient in GMAW (MIG) GTAW (Tig) Welding.
• Experience and strong ability in reading blueprints and working with tight tolerances and complicated setups.
• Strong attention to detail to inspect completed weldments.
• Demonstrated experience performing intricate detailed work and the use of odd materials.
• Experience and thorough knowledge of all materials used in repair of Aircraft and their components a plus.
• Knowledge of sheet metal pattern layout, geometry, and other necessary mathematics.
• Knowledge and workability, content, and chemical properties of ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
• Able to weld ferrous and non-ferrous materials, corrosion resistant steels, copper, lead, brass, or their alloys.
• Machining experience is a plus.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, adhere to written procedures and experience with ISO9001 and/or AS9100D requirements.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and communication skills to effectively interface with all levels of staff, customers, and government representatives.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Reimbursement Account
• Health Savings Account
• PTO
• 401k

Additional Info

• This is a full-time position.
• Hours of work are Monday through Thursday 9-hour days, every other Friday off, 8 hours on the working Friday.
• General working hours are 6 AM – 3:30 PM.
• Applicant may be required to work 2nd shift (3PM – 12:30 AM) if workload requires.
• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Candidates will be required to participate in a background investigation and be able to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.