Manufacturing Plater - Parsons, KS, United States - BuildSubmarines

Description

The welder lays out, fits and welds parts as specified by layout, welding diagram, blueprint, or work order.

Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets.

We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Our Facility in Parsons, Ks manufactures precision parts for passenger and military aircraft. Travelers around the world count on our employees for their commitment to quality.

Great benefits including paid vacation and sick time, 401K match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, annual bonus plan, and tuition reimbursement

Reads and understands welding blueprints.
Interprets welding symbols and familiarizes self with welding specifications.
Selects equipment and plans layout, assembly, and welding.
Bolts, clamps, and tack welds parts to secure in position for welding.
Positions parts in jigs or fixtures on table or floor, or clamps parts together along lay out marks.

Properly adjusts welding unit to obtain amperage, voltage, slope, and/or pulse as specified by work order or joint welding procedure.

Repairs broken or cracked parts/tools per rework instructions.
Examines work periodically to verify that deposited welds and pertinent dimensions are within specified limits.
Cleans and degreases weld joint when necessary prior to depositing weld.
Ability to operate a forklift.
Ability to operate overhead crane and/or hoist.
Read and understand internal procedures and policies.
Basic computer knowledge and skills - able to learn new screens, reports, functions and simple software programs with assistance.

Required Experience/Education/Training/Certifications

up to 3 years related experience in job function and/or training; Welding certification testing completed or skills or capabilities to become certified within a reasonable period of time.

Basic computer knowledge and skills

Work Environment and Safety Equipment Required

Working conditions are: 100% manufacturing environment.

Occasionally required to work near moving mechanical parts; exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and extreme cold and extreme heat.

Welding hood must be worn/down at all times while welding.
Safety glasses (ANSI Z87 compliant) required in all manufacturing areas.

Depending on the candidate's skills, qualifications and experience, they will be hired into an entry (I) level, intermediate (II) level or expert (III) level job and pay scale.