(AFG) Aerospace Structural Welder

Job Summary

The Aerospace Structural Welder performs fusion welding on aircraft and ground support equipment to a qualified Welding Procedures Specification (WPS).

Principal Accountabilities

• Perform structural fusion welding on aerospace parts and components per the requirements of specifications as prescribed by Engineering Drawings and Work Orders.


• Read and understand engineering drawings and welding symbols.


• Fabricate manufacture-welded parts from engineering drawing without direct supervision.


• Perform 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.


• Weld a wide variety of materials such as aluminum, magnesium, alloyed and low alloy steel, stainless steel and nickel alloy steels.


• Determine the sequence of welding in order to prevent or reduce the amount of warp to the weld.


• Design and fabricate weld holding fixtures as necessary to perform individual welding projects.


• Perform 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.


• Perform other qualified duties as requested.

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of equipment related to individual specialty codes.


• Knowledge of military publications (including electronic manuals), drawings, blueprints, microfilm, diagrams and schematics is mandatory.


• Knowledge of military and/or company forms required by work requirements.

Experience & Education

• Completion of high school or equivalent and U.S. military technical school or specialized training course is desired, certification of education level is required.


• Four (4) or more years aviation maintenance experience within the past (6) years to include repair, modification, maintenance and overhaul of equipment related to individual specialty codes.


• Valid FAA Airframe & Power plant (A&P;) license is preferred.


• Qualification certificates for each welding standard required.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for extended periods throughout the day.


• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.


• Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.


• May be required to lift heavy objects whose weight may exceed 50 pounds.


• Must be able to type using a standard keyboard to communicate through e-mail and various software applications.


• Will handle dirty parts and lubricants.


• Will be required to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).


• Must be able to pass a Respirator Physical and Fit Test qualification.


• May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, fork lift, etc.


• Must be able to lift/push/pull minimum of 50 pounds.


• May work in normal office environment, maintenance shop or outside.


• Must be able to work in a shop where the environment is drafty, noisy, and dirty.


• May be exposed to extreme noise from operating equipment.


• May be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts or vehicles.

Travel

• As required in support of task order.

Primary Location: AFGHANISTAN-OCONUS

Job Posting: Apr 10, 2015, 11:59:38 AM

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Req ID: 1501592

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