Welder 1st shift

MB Aerospace is an international group providing complex engineering solutions to some of the key names in the Aerospace and Defense market. Operating from sites close to our key customers in North America and Europe, the MB Aerospace group provides advanced technological solutions to the Aerospace and Defense industry, leveraging an in-depth knowledge of fabrications, machining and the global supply chain to support complex aero-engine component manufacture and repair.

Job Description
The basic function of the Repair Cell Welder position is to weld & fabricate Stainless Steel, Inconel, Cobalt, and Titanium Engine Components. This individual will use manual Tig welding, Semi-auto Tig welding, and Brazing equipment to join metal components or seams of fabricated aerospace parts to customer specification. Must have sufficient understanding of the functional operation of the items to make minor modifications if necessary. May perform some trouble-shooting and rework of production items. Must be able to work from complex and detailed blueprints and/or verbal and written instructions with minimal supervision.

This position will be in our East Granby, CT facility and report to the Fabrication Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities
• Prepare materials for welding; cuts, grinds and cleans metal.
• Read weld blueprints, engineered drawings, and follow work order requirements.
• Set up the welding machine for specific materials, thicknesses, and positions
• using complicated weld fixtures and weld positioner (turntable)
• Dimensionally inspects welds and other characteristics of parts being welded using tools such as calipers, protractors, and gauges.
• Inspects all parts for proper assembly and cosmetic defects. Tags any non-conforming parts with re-work labels
• Work outside department as required
• Complete tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules and within standard times
• Follow all safety guidelines and wears all Personal Protective Equipment
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Completes all required compliance training. Maintains knowledge of and adhere to MB Aerospace's internal compliance policies and procedures. Takes responsibility to keep up to date with changing regulations and policies.

Job Requirements
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent is required
• Certification in GTAW; AWS D17.1; PWA 16 (in any group material)
• 3-5 years of welding, assembly and deburring experience required
• Pass the welding certification tests for current materials used in the shop
• Read, interpret, and process blueprints and operation sheets
• Capable of using all standard bench tools and gauges required for setup, inspection, and welding of assemblies including calipers, height gauges, micrometers, and microscopes
• Cut, polish, etch and evaluate pre-weld acceptance samples, quarterly process control samples
• Complete logs, check sheets, job orders, and other paperwork for each job performed
• Maintain a neat and orderly workstation and promote overall good housekeeping practices
• Able to successfully multitask in manufacturing cell work environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skill
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office tools
• Must have a valid US Passport

MB Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MB Aerospace is a subcontractor to the United States Government and provides defense services involving technical date and products governed by the Arms Export Control Act and the International Administration Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. parts 120-120 and the Export Administration Act and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 C.F.R parts 730-774 ("Export Laws"). All candidates are subject to review and governance under such Export Laws and any offer of employment may be subject to additional considerations and/or conditions.

MB Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other protected class. MB Aerospace is committed to ensuring that its online application process provides an equal opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact us.