Responsibilities

The Weld Specialist will be responsible for developing, documenting, and monitoring welding processes for components in our manufacturing facility. This includes GTAW of aluminum, stainless steel, and Inconel alloys as well as silver braze repair (torch).

The Weld Specialist will work with Design and Manufacturing Engineering teams, as well as workers on the manufacturing floor, to troubleshoot and improve welding processes. This role will focus on increasing the consistency and yield of welding by studying processes and products before, during, and after welding. This role will also be involved in some metallurgical work, including identifying samples for on-site lab review to resolve potential issues related to porosity, lack of penetration, melt thru, undercut, etc. and improving our ability to weld repair (over braze alloy) and increasing the strength of our products.

• Develop and document weld processes, including root cause analysis of deviations from critical process specifications to resolve weld-related issues.
• Educate and train workers on proper procedures and processes, including creating and updating work instructions and training materials.
• Monitor welding performance (rework/yield) to ensure targets are met.
• Use established process management tools, control plans, and CPK monitoring to improve process outcomes.
• Develop best practices for production quality, reliability, and capacity.
• Create and implement improved preventative maintenance programs to enhance current processes.
• Support welding processes to maintain NADCAP certifications.
• Lead weld process development, including trials, documentation (work instructions, weld specifications, qualification records), and process qualifications.

Qualifications

Education/Prerequisite Skills:

• Familiarity with GTAW for both rework/repair of existing parts and welding new aluminum and stainless steel parts.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and work process instructions.
• Working knowledge of GTAW welding processes, particularly in aerospace components.
• Knowledge of commercial welding specifications, particularly AWS D17.1 (Specification for Fusion Welding for Aerospace Applications).
• Strong communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment and assist, educate, and train others.
• Functional knowledge of NDT processes (penetrant, radiography, magnetic particle, and/or ultrasonic testing).
• Ability to use hand tools and inspection gauges.
• Consistent compliance with safety and health regulations, including respiratory protection and hearing conservation programs, if applicable.
• Must meet FAA requirements for a “safety-sensitive” position.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution or equivalent years of pertinent experience.
• Due to our role as a key supplier to the U.S. defense industry, all employees must be authorized to work in the U.S. permanently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 + years’ experience with GTAW and metallurgical lab experience in a manufacturing environment.
• GTAW of stainless steel and aluminum, preferably heat exchangers or similar product with varying detail part thicknesses.
• Tool design experience for weld fixtures.
• Certified Weld Inspector
• Experience with WPS’s and PQR’s.