Welder - Emerge Talent Cloud

RESPONSIBILITIES

We’re a company of innovators and makers transforming the aerospace and transportation industries. Join our team and help us engineer the next generation of sustainable travel.

Our state-of-the-art investment casting facility in La Porte, Indiana is seeking an experienced Weld Engineer to join our team. Nestled halfway between South Bend and Chicago, along the shores of Lake Michigan, our facility in La Porte, Indiana supplies jet engine components to some of the most trusted names in the aerospace industry.

As a Weld Engineer at our growing La Porte facility, this position will be responsible for improvements and control of weld repair/fabrication of super alloy castings as well as ensuring all welds meet Class “A” requirements.

Job responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintain Nadcap certification.
• Train new production welders.
• Monitor workmanship and continuous training of current welders.
• Certify new welders and recertify current welders biannually.
• Plan and execute repairs on potentially scrap castings.
• Monitor weld quality yields.
• Develop new welding techniques and equipment improvements for production applications.
• Maintain weld wire and weld cap control and inventory.
• Maintain and write work instructions.
• Customer specification and blueprint review.
• Maintain welder stamp control.
• Maintain personal welder certification.
• Methods improvement.
• Cost estimating, scrap and rework costs.

Skills and Experience:

• Good PC skills, written & verbal communication skills, problem-solving, project management, and organizational skills.
• Must work well in a team environment and commit to continuous improvement.
• Investment casting experience or similar manufacturing facilities qualifying new programs.
• Significant experience in investment castings (engineering and/or manufacturing) strongly preferred.
• Ability to think through complex development projects and identify gaps in plans, risks, and opportunities with the boldness to elevate when necessary.
• Must be self-driven with outstanding organization skills, self-discipline, and an acute sense of urgency.
• Proficient in all MS Office applications.
• Excellent written & oral communications skills, able to work in a self-directed or team environment & have good organizational skills.
• Technical support to the shop floor.
• Technical liaison with customers and other plants.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Perform all other job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Documented formal training in GTAW/TIG welding (i.e., Certificate of Completion, AS degree in Welding Technology, etc.).
• A minimum of 4 years' experience welding of nickel-based alloys through education and/or hands-on manufacturing environment required.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Weld Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Industrial experience with GTAW/TIG welding.

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