Welder (Aerospace Components)

HarcoSemco
$26.00 - $30.00 - Three plus year's experience hourly pay is $26.00. Over three year's experience hourly pay is $26.00 to $30.00
United States, Connecticut, Branford
186 Cedar Street (Show on map)
Mar 27, 2025
Welder (Aerospace Components) Reports to: Production Supervisor Location: Branford, CT Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty. Perform complex welding tasks to support the assembly floor and the engineering department in product development activities. Detects and reports questionable conditions or defective materials to the department supervisor. Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations. Performs prescribed preventative maintenance on machines as required per the P. M. charts. Must be completely familiar with the welding machine and capable of making all his/her own set-ups on production parts and prototype parts. Using TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas), weld a wide variety of metals such as stainless-steel grades 321, 316, 347, Inconel series 600, 700, Alumel, Chromel, Titanium, and Aluminum Able to fuse, weld, and add wire to produce sound weld joints on very thin wall components and butt-weld very small diameter Alumel, Chromel,wire. Requires excellent hand to eye coordination and close mental and visual attention. Required to assist or train other welders when the need arises. The Welder will work on parts that belong to the HarcoSemco FAA Part 145 Repair Station and must meet requirements for the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) roster. Participate in training as required. Performs other manufacturing or assembly support tasks as required. Education and Experience: Must be a "U.S. Person" as defined by U.S. Govt. and able to work without restriction with ITAR related data. High school or technical school education. At least 3 years' experience performing welding in an assembly environment preferred. Must have experience working in a highly regulated, or safety-sensitive industry, such as medical, automotive, or aerospace. Strongly prefer prior aerospace component or small-material/small-product welding experience. Job Knowledge, Skills & Demands: Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility. Must be able to use hands to reach, grasp, hold, twist. Must be able to use hand tools. Must be able to see in Color. Must be able to meet visual acuity standards for Quality program. Employees in this role will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations. Must be able to push, pull, and lift at least 20 lbs., unaided. Personal Protective Equipment: A welder's mask is required. Must be able to wear essential PPE for the position, including gloves, eye/face shields, hearing protection, and close-toed/close-heeled shoes. Work Environment: Work performed in a temperature-controlled shop environment. Minimal to no exposure to outside temperatures or elements. Performs work in a manufacturing area, and near welder hoods/vents. This position requires either a U.S. Person (as defined in applicable export regulations) or a non-U.S. person who is eligible to obtain the required export authorizations.