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Welder

Crane Aerospace & Electronics, Lynnwood, WA, United States


Welder

The welder performs gas, arc and heli-arc welding and brazing. The welder also sets up, adjusts and operates the spot welder, sets up and operates the induction heater and oversees metal cleaning and iridite operation, as assigned.
Essential functions include:
Interpret and work in accordance with work orders, drawings sketches, charts and other applicable engineering and production specifications; May also work from oral instruction only
Layout materials, determine sequence of operations, assemble, fit, align, attach in jigs or fixtures, and otherwise prepare parts and materials for all types of welding
Work with materials such as various alloys and gauges of aluminum, magnesium, stainless, tooling steel, castings, forgings
Setup, adjust, and operate gas, arc and heli-arc welding equipment; Use consumable electrodes, permanent electrodes, brass rods and other comparable materials and processes
Determine and adjust pressures, power stroke, current, timing cycles for proper spot welding in accordance with type of material, thickness and shape
Perform silver soldering using torch or other applicable equipment
Setup, adjust and operate induction heater to solder parts; May devise and fabricate coils as required
Use all applicable precision measuring instruments
Buff, de-burr, grind, polish, and perform other hand and bench finish operations as necessary to obtain a completed quality product
As required, perform various types of welding for maintenance department
Oversee the metal finishing and iridite process; Devise and make dipping fixtures as required
Any other task assigned by supervisor or management
Minimum qualifications include:
Experience: 2+ years of experience as a journey level welder sufficient to demonstrate thorough competency and/or previous experience operating spot welder and induction heater sufficient to demonstrate thorough competency
Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of characteristics of materials being welded (strengths, stress, hardness, annealing); Thorough knowledge of standard shop math utilized in layout of materials; Thorough knowledge of modern welding methods and techniques
Skills/Abilities: Ability to visualize and interpret three-dimensional forms from prints and drawings; Ability to conceptualize parts requirements from oral instructions and sketches
Education/Certification: High School diploma or equivalent
Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE. May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes. Flexible and willing to work overtime if necessary.
Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.