ACCURATE WELDING SERVICES A

ValveTech Inc. Company | 7 Industrial Road, Windsor Locks, CT

EXPERIENCED ELECTRON BEAM

(EB)

WELDING TECHNICIAN / OPERATOR

Full-Time | Manufacturing / Production | Reports to Operations / Production Management

POSITION SUMMARY

Accurate Welding Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of ValveTech Inc., seeks an experienced Electron Beam (EB) Welding Technician / Operator for precision aerospace, defense, and industrial welding operations. Candidates should demonstrate strong machine-operating ability, quality discipline, and documented experience in EB welding.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Set up, operate, and monitor electron beam welding machines, including Hamilton Standard W2 and W3 equipment when qualified. Interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, approved weld schedules, and customer specifications. Prepare fixtures and parts; monitor beam parameters, vacuum conditions, and machine performance. Perform pre-weld and post-weld checks and report defects, deviations, and nonconforming conditions. Maintain weld logs, production travelers, traceability records, machine hours, downtime, and scrap/rework documentation. Follow NADCAP special-process controls and applicable ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality system procedures. Support audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities. Perform authorized operator-level maintenance and identify equipment problems. Maintain strict cleanliness, approved glove use, FOD prevention, and protection of customer hardware.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

At least 5 years of hands-on electron beam welding experience; 5-10 years or more preferred. Experience working with NADCAP welding requirements and

ISO 9001 / AS9100

quality systems. Ability to read engineering drawings, interpret welding instructions, and maintain accurate quality records. Strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting ability, and professional communication. Current, verifiable professional references who can speak to EB welding skills, reliability, and performance. Willingness and ability to showcase practical EB welding skills during a supervised machine evaluation, subject to required safety training and authorization.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

— A PLUS Hands-on experience with Hamilton Standard W2 and W3 Electron Beam Welding Machines. Experience welding to SAE AMS2680 and AMS2681 specifications. Experience with aerospace weld development, qualifications, audits, and mentoring other operators.

PRACTICAL SKILLS EVALUATION

Candidates may be asked to explain machine setup, fixturing, vacuum and beam controls, approved welding parameters, drawing interpretation, inspection, and troubleshooting, and to complete a supervised practical demonstration where authorized.

SAFETY & CONFIDENTIALITY

Follow all equipment safety rules and company procedures; safeguard customer-owned components, proprietary processes, and confidential documentation. Immediately report safety and quality concerns.

EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Employee Name:

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Employee Signature:

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Supervisor Signature:

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Overview Pay:

$27.34 - $32.92 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person