Welder 1St Shift (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2023-11-07

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW133: Arlington 1177 Great Southwest Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX, 75050 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. 

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept a shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole - best - selves at work because trust, respect and integrity, are a part of our DNA.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

Job Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Welder Technician at our growing facility in Grand Prairie, TX. Dallas Airfoil Repair Operations, a recognized leader in refurbishment of aero-engine and Industrial Gas Turbine airfoils, is looking for dedicated individuals to support our organization. If you would like to work in a dynamic environment and possess the motivation to incorporate new ideas into practice, this may be the opportunity for you!

This position is 1st shift 6:00 a.m.  - 2:30 pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow detailed directions of leader/supervisor to carry out development, repair and restoration projects for engine parts and tools. layout work requirements and obtain needed equipment to perform routine repair and alteration operations.
• Perform tig welding operations to fabricate or restore parts and tools where close tolerances are normally required and specifically defined criteria is used, some visual wear and dimensional inspection may be required and use a variety of fixed and variable measuring instruments to check dimensions and record results.
• Recognize need and arrange for repair or replacement of equipment used in performing the work as necessary.
• Perform walk around checks and routine servicing of all equipment and machinery throughout the assigned area following specified procedures and written instructions such as operatories check list for upkeep and to assure equipment operates properly as well as maintain logs and records as requested to communicate findings and prepare requests for approval.
• Assist others responsible for new process tryout, and other specialized assignments within the scope and skill level of this job description.
• Perform similar duties, throughout assigned area within the scope and skill level of this job description. assist other trades working on joint projects where common skill crossover provides the opportunity for shared responsibilities and more efficient use of available skills.
• Refer difficulties to leader/supervisor.
• May be required to train for obtain and maintain licenses, operator permits and certifications within assigned area and carry out tasks not specifically listed, within the scope and skill level of this job description in support of department objectives and to develop individuals’ skills.

Basic Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or equivalent and 3+ years of previous experience in alternating current (AC) tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding
• US Person status required due to government contract.
• Must be able to successfully complete welding certification test.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in welding various types of metals
• Aerospace or aircraft engine component repair
• Continuous improvement certificates/training such as 6 Sigma Practitioner/Professional certification

Additional information:

• Must be a U.S. Person/Permanent Resident “Green Card” holder

What is my role type?

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

Pratt & Whitney in GRAND PRAIRIE, TX is a FAA regulated facility and as such under the U.S. Departments of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with FAA Guidelines. Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing per FAA’s regulation 14 CFR part 120, as well as 49 CFR part 40.

RTX 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 federally protected class.

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