MRO Welder 2

Position Summary

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

Job Designation

Performs a wide range of routine to complex manual, automatic and/or semiautomatic welds utilizing a variety of equipment on high temperature and high strength metal alloys.

Job Core Responsibilities

Under limited supervision and following established procedures, responsibilities may include some or all the following duties:

• Perform a variety of approved Parker certified welding techniques.
• Read and understand product and process drawings, procedures, weld symbols, and quality requirements.
• Make adjustments, within procedural limits, to fine-tune the process to achieve conformance standards.
• Ability to discover/detect defects as well as analyze and take corrective action.
• Maintain work area and equipment in an organized, clean, and foreign object damage (FOD)-free manner.
• May section hardware on request for acceptance evaluation, otherwise will obtain first article inspection on sample hardware before continuing with production lot.
• Computer proficiency as required to load programs, view work instructions and e-mail.
• Obtain and maintain all required qualifications and certifications in all appropriate metals.
• Understand general and weld specific safety issues.
• Inspects hardware to ensure specifications are met, by visual inspection and measuring devices.
• Ability to follow and apply the welding rework procedure as prescribed in the CMM (Component Maintenance Manual)
• Document and log all parts as necessary and maintain all required paperwork in an accurate and current manner.
• Successful completion of weld inspection training and can successfully identify weld defects.
• Proper use of inspection tools and functional gauges.
• Reads production schedule and specifications to ascertain product to be fabricated. Follow work instructions as written.
• Know location of, and how to access current procedures.
• Properly fill out applicable shop paperwork.
• Maintain a satisfactory high level of performance while following appropriate procedures and observing all pertinent safety rules and requirements.
• Actively implements lean initiatives by identifying and providing suggestions on areas for improvement. Effectively applies lean concepts and tools in work area.
• Observes all company policies and procedures, including safety rules, and maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Maintain appropriate knowledge and ability levels to efficiently perform all assigned work and utilize this knowledge base to become proficient on new/unfamiliar assignments.
• Performs other related responsibilities, as directed.
• Assist and/or instruct others in daily activities as needed.
• Read and understand product and process drawings, procedures, weld symbols, and quality requirements.
  
  

Job Specifications

Education: Desired vocational training or equivalent relevant education and or work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations. Highschool diploma required.

Experience: A minimum of 4-6 years full time welding experience, preferably in TIG or equivalent certification and/or training.

Skills

• Ability to complete gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) of various alloys, at varied thicknesses, dimensions, and positions.
• Obtain and maintain certification to AWS D17.1 or other applicable standards in all appropriate metals.
• Compliant with NADCAP and other applicable code requirements for welding.
• Basic knowledge of base and filler materials applications for various steel alloys, aluminum, and some exotic materials
• Ability to read, write, and understand instructions, procedures, and drawings.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Adaptive to variable workload and a broad range of job tasks
• Skilled in working independently in a timely manner to meet customer commitments.
• Must possess good manual dexterity, reliable judgment, and possess a willingness to learn.
• Able to effectively apply lean initiatives.
• Demonstrates effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a team environment.
• Must have strong service and quality focus; address issues effectively when problems arise and take initiative to understand root cause, then communicate to the team in a timely manner.
• Effectively demonstrates team member competencies and participates in goal setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in essential tasks of the job and a willingness to learn and share knowledge; must take initiative to cross-train and sustain acquired skills.
• Must have demonstrated record of flexibility and dependability to support production and customer needs.
  
  

TYPICAL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must have good manual dexterity and is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel parts and machinery. The employee frequently is required to stand, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; the use of hands and fingers to write, operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone keypad. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to ten pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

We Offer a Comprehensive And Competitive Total Compensation Package.

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer competitive benefits designed with health, wealth and well-being in mind. Our competitive package includes:

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker Offers Competitive Benefit Programs, Including

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay
• Career development and tuition reimbursement
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.
  
  

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/VEVRAA Federal Contractor If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf and http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_gina_supplement.pdf (06/20/2006) (C/O July 2015)

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.