What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aerospace Welder (NDT Certification) position at APM Manufacturing?
Pay range-$30-$50/hr DOE
Core Responsibilities
- Testing Operations: Perform NDT methods—such as Ultrasonic (UT), Magnetic Particle (MT), Dye Penetrant (PT), or Radiographic (RT) testing—to detect internal and external weld flaws (e.g., cracks, porosity, or lack of fusion).
- Equipment Management: Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot specialized inspection and testing equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Code Compliance: Review blueprints, welding symbols, and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) to verify that welding operations align with codes set by the American Welding Society or other regulatory bodies.
- Reporting: Document findings, generate formal inspection reports, and identify non-conforming work requiring repair or remediation.
- Field & Lab Work: Collaborate with project managers, structural engineers, and welders across construction sites, manufacturing plants, shipyards, or refineries.
Key Qualifications
- Welding Proficiency: Background in structural welding processes like GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, or FCAW.
- NDT Certifications: ASNT (American Society for Nondestructive Testing) Level II or III certifications in specific testing disciplines (VT, MT, PT, UT, RT).
- Inspection Credentials: Often requires or highly values an AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential.
- Blueprint Reading: Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, and technical specifications.
- Safety Knowledge:
MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS:
Fusion Welding for Aerospace Applications Specifications.
Experience working with 0.010-0.030 tolerances is a MUST
Basic understanding of welding symbols per AWS 2.4
Basic blueprint reading
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
NDT Certification
Looking for minimum 5 years experience as welder or
supervisor’s approval of welding test plates.
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Salary : $30 - $50