Machinist/Tool and Die Maker/Aerospace Structural Welder

• Advises on metals machining, designing, and production problems
• Designs, manufactures, or modifies special precision tools, gauges, cutting tools, metal dies, or molds
• Performs metals technology shop calculations
• Uses manual and Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) metal working machines to manufacture and repair components
• Writes programs for CNC machines using manual and Computer Aided Design-Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD-CAM) methods
• Checks completed components and determines serviceability
• Disassembles, assembles, and fits component parts using specialized fasteners
• Uses metal working equipment and tools to produce surface finishing specifications
• Extracts broken or damaged screws, nuts, bolts, and aircraft hardware
• Checks components for wear tolerances by using precision measuring devices and tools
• Enters required data on aircraft forms and inputs data in Maintenance Information System
• Performs structural fusion welding on aircraft/aircraft components and aerospace ground support equipment
• Must have knowledge to select the correct filler materials and shielding gases
• Clean parts utilizing liquid, vapor and sand blasting equipment
• Read and understand engineering or mechanical drawings/blueprints
• Required to fabricate, manufacture, weld, braze, silver solder, cut, preheat-post heat, bend, and saw
• Design/repair special trailers and stands used in aircraft maintenance
• Perform heat-treating, tempering, annealing, stress relief, and artificial ageing of aerospace metals, tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures
• Set up and operate stationary and mobile MIG, TIG, and Arc welders, plasma arc cutter, oxyacetylene cutting torch, heat-treating ovens
• Must be able to maintain certification requirements
• May perform duties as a Qualified Weld Inspector and may perform weld training and re-certification
• Knowledge of hazards of explosive gasses, hazardous rays, and fumes, along with proper handling, use and disposal of hazardous waste and materials
• Shall perform other duties as assigned with provided training to include TDY and travel
• Must be able to work, days, swings, nights, and/or weekend shifts as required
• Must maintain training qualifications

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED
• Demonstrated working knowledge of welding and machine shop practices/procedures
• Ability to read and interpret technical data
• Must meet physical requirements, occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
• US Citizenship is required to obtain/maintain US Secret Security Clearance
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a flight line driver’s license

A minimum of 5 years’ working knowledge

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance