Fitter/Welder I

Fitter/Welder I

Company:  RSA Engineered Products, LLC

Primary Location:  110 West Cochran Street, Unit A, Simi Valley, CA 93065 USA

Employment Type: Hourly | Full-Time

Function:  Manufacturing Production / Distribution

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled 

Main Duties & Responsibilities
Principal Responsibilities:
In this position, the Certified Welder/Fitter I must be able prepare components (sheet metal, machined, formed) and subassemblies for welding - including all alignment, fitting, trimming, forming, and pre-assembly - and manually fusion weld (GTAW) together in accordance with all engineering drawings, supplemental documentation, and specifications.  The completed weldments and complex weldment assemblies must be capable of passing all engineering requirements, which may include visual weld inspection, pressure/leakage testing, functional testing, fluorescent penetrant inspection, radiographic (x-ray) inspection, and other requirements as specified.  Components and subassemblies to be prepared and welded include various types of stainless steel alloys, nickel-based (Inconel) alloys, commercial pure titanium and titanium alloys, and aluminum alloys.
Basic Qualifications (Job Requirements):
Must be able to test and certify in accordance with RSA's QAP 8-017 for the following materials, for both groove and fillet weld types:
Stainless steel
Inconel
Titanium
Aluminum
Must be able to maintain certification to the above material types and weld types.
Must be able to weld all materials to the engineering requirements, including x-ray inspection.
Must possess the ability to work with close tolerances, including all preparation and welding.
Must be able to work within the operational (work order) standards and fabricate shop aids to increase efficiency and throughput of weldment assemblies and subassemblies.
Must be able to prepare (trim, fit, cut, scribe, etc.) and weld using tooling/fixtures and shop aids.
Must be able to work without direct supervision.
Must be capable of training other employees in the preparation and welding of parts.
Must be able to maintain a high-level of quality and workmanship.
Must be able and willing to perform all duties of lesser classifications for welding and fitting.
Must maintain a clean working environment for all machines, tools, and equipment.
Must be able to perform routine duties and other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Previous experience welding thin-gage materials (0.010 inches to 0.125 inches)
Previous experienced welding with electric turntable (foot-controlled)
Previous experience with AWS D17.1 welding acceptance criteria and requirements.
Previous experience in aerospace manufacturing and welding facilities.
Minimum Education & Experience:
Minimum 2 years of experience in metal fitting and welding.
Certifications:
Must pass written and practical tests.All tests will be based on the requirements contained within this job description.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as blueprints, manufacturing planning (routers), safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to communicate in the English language.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Essential Physical/ Mental Abilities Required:
The employee is regularly required to stand, reach with hands and arms, required to walk and sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and talk or hear, and climb and dismount both stairs and platforms.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the individual occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.  Noise-level is usually moderate.
While performing the duties of this job, the individual may be required to wear safety protection gear.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
The pay range for this position is from $15.50 to $29.13 (hourly).

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