Welder - 2nd Shift

Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, and defence and space agencies worldwide. At Magellan we have over 80 years of collective knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry, and believe one truth: People create value.

Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a successful future, and together we build professional relationships that thrive. We know that personal development is fundamental to the success of every individual and invest in our employees.

When you are part of Magellan, you are part of the team!

Position Summary

Magellan Aerospace, Middletown, Inc. has an exciting opportunity for a reliable and hard-working Welder. As a key member of our manufacturing team, the successful individual will possess experience in welding metal components

together with variety of arc and gas welding equipment to fabricate or repair/rework parts and assemblies.  

Essential Responsibilities

• Welds metal parts together using both gas welding any combination of arc welding processes, including MIG and TIG.
• Sets up and operates welding equipment and load welding fixtures to perform mechanize automatic inert gas arc welding operations. 
• Performs major and minor repair or rework on parts or assemblies, installs parts and performs final clean-up on completed assemblies.
• Sets up and operates manual inert gas fusion welding equipment to perform weld operations.
• Operates computer aided automatic welders such as Panjerus Air/Rototab welding equipment.
• Assists Weld Engineer and establishes welding schedules by setting proper argon flow, arc voltage amperes, holding pressure, carriage speed, welding wire feed, etc., on all mechanized weld equipment.
• Sets up and welds production joints on welding equipment for qualification settings as required by specifications.
• Checks completed units with various precision measuring instruments for conformity to specifications.
• Sets up and runs certification and qualification on welding equipment as required by specifications.
• Performs a variety of sheet metal operations in finishing, aligning, installing, repairing or reworking parts or assemblies with or without the aid of jigs or fixtures.
• Welds in various positions with mechanized equipment on parts or assemblies held by fixtures with or without chill bars on fixtures.
• Aids in brazing before and after brazing operations.
• Performs all welding except maintenance on tooling work.
• Basic housekeeping to clean up the area from the work performed and to maintain the housekeeping in the area using the proper conventional utensils (brooms, dusters, wet/dry rags, wet/dry vacuums), but excluding the use of mops and automatic floor scrubbers (i.e. Tennant floor scrubber). Maintaining the area includes material, parts, machines, tools and work tables used in manufacturing as well as objects used to store or stage items used in manufacturing

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with specialized training in Welding. Must pass Weld test and vision acuity exam.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
• Blue Print Reading
• Use of Precision Measuring Instruments
• Welding
• Shop Orders and Rework Orders
• Manufacturing Technical Directives
• MRR's and SPURR's
• MRB disposition tickets
• Cycle projection charts, bar charts
• Customer and government specifications
• Instruction manuals
• Blue Prints
• Equipment Manuals
• Must be Weld Certified by Magellan Aerospace, Middletown, Inc. for welding inco and beta material and any other Certified Processes. Must meet visual acuity requirements.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with specialized training in Welding. Must pass Weld test and vision acuity exam.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  Welders and Weld Operators must pass the visual acuity with the following QCI requirements:
• Distant vision - 20/30/ Near vision - Jaeger number two at 16 inches, with one eye, either natural or corrected.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.  The employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and high, precarious places.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Each employee must practice safety awareness by thinking defensively, anticipate unsafe situations, report unsafe conditions immediately and comply with all safety regulations.

  Why Magellan?

• Competitive salary
• Attractive benefits package
• Generous 401k Pension Plan
• Positive work-life balance
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Commitment to professional growth
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fully paid Tuition Assistance Program (where applicable)

Confidentiality

Magellan Aerospace respects the privacy and confidentiality of personal information provided by candidates and shall not disclose to any external parties unless legislated.

Magellan Aerospace is committed to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities for all. We welcome all applications without regard to social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or religious belief, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law)