Overview The Welder performs welding on aircraft and ground support equipment while following Welding Procedures Specifications (WPS). Responsibilities • Performs fusion welding on aircraft and ground support equipment to a qualified Welding Procedures Specification (WPS). • Performs structural fusion welding on parts and components per the requirements of specifications as prescribed by Engineering Drawings and Work Orders • Reads and understands engineering drawings and welding symbols, fabricates manufacture-welded parts from engineering drawing without direct supervision • Performs fusion welding and torch brazing for ground support equipment, ensuring the procedure is completed per the requirements of the national welding and brazing codes and specifications. • Welds a wide variety of materials such as aluminum, magnesium, alloyed and low alloy steel, stainless steel and nickel alloy steels. • The incumbent is required to have knowledge of the materials to select the correct filler materials and shielding gas when generating the Weld Procedure Specification (WPS) • Required to produce flight critical welds • The Welder determines the sequence of welding in order to prevent or reduce the amount of warp to the weld. • Designs and fabricates weld holding fixtures as necessary to perform individual welding projects • Performs pre-heat and post weld stress relief operations • Maintains weld records • The incumbent may perform duties as a Qualified Weld Inspector by inspecting own welds and those of less qualified welders • May perform duties such as training and re-certification in the various welding processes • Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications Education: • High School Diploma or GED required • Technical or Military school preferred Experience: • at least two years of Welding-related experience required Any combination of education/experience may be substituted for job requirements at the recommendation of the hiring manager and approval of the COO or higher.