Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities: + Reading and understanding blueprints prior to starting a project + Sourcing the materials to be used in the project + Measuring and cutting materials to specifications + Welding materials using the correct materials to join the metals together + Checking finished work to make sure that it falls within the tolerances marked on the blueprints + Able to pass various welding certification tests + Works with conventional and precision measuring instruments + Performs process inspection, certification, and documentation + Maintains welding equipment through maintenance activities Grinding and Finishing: + Skilled at grinding + Finishes product through us of various manual and power grinding tools + Performs routine maintenance on grinding equipment Preferred and Required Qualification: Education: Preferred - High School / GED Required – Completion of Vocational school / Machine Trade school welding course Job Skills and Abilities: + Possess the practical / technical knowledge required to perform the job + Basic math ability and understanding of mechanical principles used in sheet + metal fabrication + Mechanical ability + Ability to use measuring instruments to produce parts within decimal Job Skills and Abilities continued: + Must be able to do conversion to and from metric + General understanding of production, work process and operations Demonstrates proper decision-making skills when needed Behavior Traits: + Independence/ Reliability – Performs work with little or no supervision and can be trusted regarding task completion and follow-up. + Creativity/ Initiative – Propose ideas, find new and better ways of doing things, seek out new assignments and assume additional duties when necessary. + Adherence to Policy – Follow safety and conduct rules and other regulations. Adhere to company policies + Teamwork – Willing and demonstrate the ability to cooperate, work, and communicate with co-workers, supervisors, subordinates, and/ or outside contacts + Dependability – Punctual, observes prescribed work breaks/ meal periods and has an acceptable overall attendance record Physical Demands: + The physical demands listed here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. + Must be able to frequently stand up to two or three hours continuously + Occasionally required to sit, walk, climb stairs, bend, and stoop + Must be able to reach and grasp parts repeatedly throughout the day + Lift 45lbs. minimum and up to 60lbs. by self and up to 120lbs. in a “buddy” lift Specific Vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus Environment Conditions: + Aerospace fabrication shop conditions + Welding environment requiring specific Person Protective Equipment (PPE) + Exposure to dirt, dust, and noise and extremes of heat or cold + Employees work in semi proximity with others Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.