Qualifications, Education, and Experience
High school diploma or GED required
Must meet the ITAR definition of §120.15 U.S. person
TIG Welding- Minimum 3 years required
Experience welding exotic metals preferred
Must be able to pass the D17.1 National Standard Weld Test
Must be able to complete and pass customer weld tests as needed
Have basic mechanical and mathematical skills as related to welding assignments
Welding certificate from a Trade School preferred or acceptable work experience in lieu of schooling
Experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment, aerospace industry preferred
Physical Requirements
Lift, push and/or pull up to thirty-five pounds regularly
Operate overhead crane or other lifting equipment when necessary
Oscillate between sitting, standing, and walking throughout scheduled shift
Routinely perform reaching, twisting, bending, and grasping to move and set tools, equipment, and materials
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color perception, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 20/20 vision (natural or corrected) required with ability to pass annual vision test as required
Essential Duties:
Work Hours: 3:30pm-12:00am Mon-Fri *OT may be required as needed
Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the welder is responsible for manual TIG welding and Fabrication of production parts and/or TIG repair of rework parts while maintaining quality and production standards. The main tasks of the role are the following: produce parts by loading and positioning component(s) into the weld fixture and welding components together using methods/equipment defined in operator work instructions and standardized work instructions. Perform detailed (final gauge, bend gauge, hand-held gauges, etc.) dimensional inspection when necessary to determine quality of part. Communicate any changes, both verbally and in writing.
Weld, assemble, and repair production parts to specified instructions to predetermined dimensions and tolerances
Daily use of welders, hand benching tools, and grit blasters
Perform deburr operations to within specified tolerances
Correctly record and track job-specific welding wire
Analyze and interpret Op sheets, blueprints, mechanical drawings, and travelers to produce products that meet or exceed customer specifications
Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to customer specifications, using precision measuring tools and equipment as necessary
Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
Documents actions by updating control charts, travelers, and reporting labor in the ERP system
Perform under AS9100 quality standards and NADCAP accreditation
Maintains a safe and clean work environment by performing daily housekeeping duties
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications
Any other duties as assigned to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and abide by our organization’s values
Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishment
Effective communication and people skills to maintain a working relationship with Quality, Engineering, and Management
Dependability, integrity, cooperation and taking the initiative for work responsibilities and challenges are critical
Always take ownership and be accountable for your actions
Reliable attendance is necessary
Follow all Hi-Tek policies and procedures, including the use of proper PPE
Key Competencies
The ability to work efficiently with others or independently as required
Integrity and conscientiousness in all work-related matters
Safety conscious always
Reliable attendance within acceptable standards of attendance policy
Complex problem solving with critical math skills
Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions in English
Must be able to clearly communicate information to others verbally and in writing in English
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Hi-Tek Manufacturing is searching for an experienced TIG Welder / Fabricator for 2nd shift in the Cincinnati or Dayton area who has 3+ years of TIG experience welding with exotic metals for as part of the machining process of precision parts for the Aerospace and Gas Turbine industries!
Hi-Tek is a Drug-Free Workplace and conducts 10-panel pre-employment
drug and background screening and random drug screening
Hi-Tek offers competitive wages and a full benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, 9 paid holidays per year, paid vacation time, 401K plan with company match, HSA & Flex Spending programs, supplemental health plans, and more! Hi-Tek offers a clean, climate-controlled environment and we believe in quality and safety above all else.
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