Aerospace TIG Welder 3rd shift - TDI

Job Description

Starting pay of $21.69 per hour plus 10 shift differential. Third shift hours are Sun - Thur 10pm - 6:30am, however training on days would be required for approximately 6 months.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Welds together metal components as specified by layout, blueprints, diagrams, or manufacturing operations sheet (MOS), using electric arc-welding equipment
• Welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions. Examines weld for bead size and other specifications
• Manually applies filler rod to supply weld metal. Cleans weld joint or work piece. Prepares parts for welding
• Positions or clamps work pieces together or assembles them in a jig or fixture
• May tack assemblies together
• Reading, planning, verifying fixture calibration
• Maintains eQuals requirements
• Use standards shop measuring devices (calipers and micrometers)
• Basic housekeeping of cell (5S)
• Review, understand and follow routers, procedures, specification, and other instructions for completeness to perform operations
• Ensures all company paperwork is filled-out accurately
• Fully understands blueprints
• Read and understand inspection sheets
• Identify revision levels
• Produce error free products
• Meet production goals
• Work to established Lean Manufacturing guidelines
• Understand safety and machining hazards
• Have a basic understanding of welding and associated processes in one area within your home cell
• Willing to undergo on-the-job training in order to obtain CVP certification within first 6 months as an Associate Metal Joining Specialist

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Also, proven ability to demonstrate:
• Strong attention to detail
• Work overtime as needed
• Compliance with and supports all GE policies and the “Integrity: The Spirit and The Letter of Our Commitment” guide
• Excellent customer service to co-workers, customers, and vendors
• Embraces ambiguity and engages others in idea generation
• Works collaboratively and respects all others
• Actively participate and support a team environment
• Keeps team informed of work progress, timelines, and issues

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or General education Degree (GED) and successful completion of a TIG welding training course (formal or informal program)
• At least 2 years of prior experience TIG welding.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Successful completion of welding certification process (onsite)
• Required to pass certification standards test and eye examination
• Able to complete the welding vision test

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Must be able to read safety rules in the use and maintenance of shop equipment.
• Able to read and understand specifications, be able to analyze and interpret technical procedures, blueprints and written instructions.
• Able to read and complete forms to generate meaningful reports and charts.
• Have the ability to effectively communicate and respond to questions from team members, coaches and leaders.

MATHMATICAL DEVELOPMENT

• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions, decimals, and whole numbers.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Basic computer skills.

REASONING ABILITY

• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form.
• Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in a standardized situation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to stand at least 6 to 8 hours a day.
• Must be able to work with upper body extremities.
• Must be able to walk, sit, or stoop on a regular basis.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds on occasion.
• Items more than 30 pounds will be lifted with assistance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to moving high speed machinery and/or mechanical parts.
• Employee will be required to use approved chemicals and may be exposed to dust, fumes, or smoke from normal machining operations. (Not over OSHA Permissible Exposure Levels (PEL)).
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

GENERAL TRAINING

• New Hire checklist
• Quality management system
• EHS
• Time keeping procedures
• Intranet (work instructions & quality procedures)
• Teaming

JOB SPECIFIC TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS

• Willing to undergo on-the-job training to learn specific assignments.
• Must be able to demonstrate ability or willing to take classes in Team Building
• Willing to cross train in other cells.
• Willing to undergo on-the-job training learning each computerized machine for approximately one or two months per machine.
• Willing to undergo on-the-job training in order to become approved in Auto welding
• May require additional job specific training/certifications as necessary

SAFETY TRAINING/ANNUAL TRAINING

• PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
• Chemical Hazard
• Mechanical Hazard
• Evacuation & Emergency Training
• Basic Electrical/LOTO Safety Training
• Compressed Gas Systems Safety Training

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

• Safety Glasses
• Steel toe shoes
• Job specific may include gloves/sleeves, apron, face shield, or fall protection equipment

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work under general direction with minimal coaching in a team environment
• Will also perform other duties as assigned
• Will work with all areas of the cell to coordinate, build and submit Safety/Lean/Quality ideas
• Capability and willingness to efficiently work in more than one area within your home cell

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