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Howmet Aerospace
Tig Welder
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A Welder or Solderer uses welding equipment to solder or heat and bind pieces of metal together.
$45,406 / year median in Indiana
+0% projected growth
Job Description
This role will work as a team member to production weld and/or weld repair castings, dies, molds, fixtures and miscellaneous equipment per weld procedures and customer specifications. Must be able to read and interpret Product Criteria (PC) and Activity Instructions (AI). Operate GTAW welding equipment, hand tools (air gun, stones, burrs) argon chills, stainless steel brushes, degreaser, clamps and fixtures. Apply weld identification. Vision standards. Pushing/pulling/lifting. Job responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Must be able to successfully complete welders' certification tests in nickel, cobalt and iron-based alloy groups. Tests based on successful results in FPI, X-ray and metallography. Must be able to successfully complete Welder Trainee Testing Criteria. Must pass visual acuity examination required for certified welder position. Formalized training in Manual Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) required. Experience in routing out casting defects and blending welds preferred. Mechanical ability required. Proficiency in use of gauges and measuring skills required. Weld wire test slugs for wire certification. Weld repairs/fixtures for tool room. Weld heat thermo couples for heat treat. Weld for maintenance. Weld fixtures for layout. Monitor argon purity and repair/build argon backups. Support of cells as needed. Preparation of surface area for weld and/or blending as needed. Complete and maintain paperwork. Operate hoist system. Production/Fabrication weld. Performs other work-related duties as assigned. Employees are expected to work overtime as needed. Weld repair / production weld (fabrication weld) castings to "Class A" requirements (FPI and X-Ray acceptance). Occasional maintenance and fixture welding on various alloys including aluminum. Fabrication of copper backups used to perform welds. Operate all aspects of the production AC/DC power source and all components of the weld torch that are used to perform the job. Determine weld wire alloy designation and sizes. Determine allowable weld sizes and locations. Determine correct power source parameters. Determine gas settings for welding torch and backups