Welder Trainee - 2nd shift

About Advanced Atomization Technologies
Advanced Atomization Technologies (AA TECH) is a joint venture between Parker Aerospace and GE Aerospace, created to produce and support advanced fuel nozzles and related products for current and future commercial engine platforms, including aerospace and aero-derivative engines. The highly skilled and experienced team of AA TECH employees is expert in design, assembly, testing, and aftermarket support, providing our customers with a world-class product and support experience. 

AA TECH offers a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Variable Incentive Plan (Bonus Eligibility)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance with HSA Company Contribution
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Accrual 
   
   

Position Summary:

Trainee position who, under the supervision of a trainer, is responsible for learning fundamental TIG welding procedures and techniques on a variety of metals and applications within 1 year of being awarded position. Upon successful completion of requirements for this position, trainee will be promoted to Welder I.  

Key Responsibilities:  

• Complete On the Job Training
  • Traveling to offsite training may be required

• Read and interpret engineering drawings
• Assemble parts prior to welding; ability to understand part fit-up and clearance requirements
• Weld production grade hardware
• Perform visual weld inspection, including under 10x magnification
• Ability to section and polish hardware so that weld penetration can be evaluated
• Learn the use of backup gases (argon)
• Learn weld terminology (i.e. Drop thru, negative/positive welds, porosity, etc.)

• Learn use of gages & tools such as calipers, micrometers, feeler gauges, pin gages, and comparator
• Upon completion of training, ability to support at least one value stream as a Welder I 
• Meet standard work requirements at operation 
• Other tasks as directed by management

Certification Criteria:  

• Complete AA TECH on the Job Training for both Basic and Advanced Weld Operator
• Submit passing weld samples for the following:
  1. 1G on 3 materials
• Certify and obtain Work Instruction sign-off for at least one production operation to become a Welder I

Required Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pass Eye Exam as prescribed under AA TECH Quality Policies
• Completed Weld Safety Training (preferred)
• Completed AA TECH on the Job Training for both Basic and Advanced Weld Operator (preferred)
• Completed AA TECH Weld Trainee position requirements  

Key Competencies: 

• Mechanical aptitude
• Attentive to detail
• Strong problem-solving capability
• Good manual dexterity and hand eye coordination
• Ability to work in a sitting position for a full shift of work

Due to the Company’s military contractor status, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident of the United States and must provide evidence of citizenship or immigration status upon applying for the position. 

Advanced Atomization Technologies, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. ("Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/VEVRAA Federal Contractor”).

Typical Mental and Physical Demands: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to operate a computer. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Also expected of the employee is regular attendance, the ability to work cooperatively and professionally with others and members of the public, and the ability to manage multiple tasks at once. The employee may be required to travel to vendors or customers including overnight trips.

In addition to the key responsibilities listed above, this position requires successful completion of all other duties assigned by management.