Orbital Welder

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: Orbital Welder

Job Description

Work under normal to moderate supervision. Perform basic set-ups and operate orbital weld system. Perform mechanical set-ups and changeovers for Swagelok welding machines. Operate orbital welding equipment and systems in a safe manner. Keep work areas clean and organized and follow safety guidelines. Prioritize work and execute to hit production schedules and commitments in accordance with direction of leads and supervisors. Work from schedules, shop orders, established procedures, blueprints, and product specifications. Fit, align, and precisely orbital weld product to meet or exceed product/customer requirements, specifications, and workmanship standards. Report deviations that can potentially interrupt productivity. Maintain logs and other necessary documents. May train less skilled technicians and operators. Measure and verify dimensions using inspection tooling. Complete routing and process planning as necessary. Demonstrate ability to process and inspect 1st piece in accordance to prints. Collaborate with Engineering to develop advanced welding processes as needed. Assist team members to maintain departmental standards including quality goals and on-time delivery goals.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic set-ups and operate orbital weld system
• Perform mechanical set-ups and changeovers for Swagelok welding machines
• Operate orbital welding equipment and systems in a safe manner
• Keep work areas clean and organized and follow safety guidelines
• Prioritize work and execute to hit production schedules and commitments
• Work from schedules, shop orders, established procedures, blueprints, and product specifications
• Fit, align, and precisely orbital weld product to meet or exceed product/customer requirements, specifications, and workmanship standards
• Report deviations that can potentially interrupt productivity
• Maintain logs and other necessary documents
• Train less skilled technicians and operators
• Measure and verify dimensions using inspection tooling
• Complete routing and process planning as necessary
• Process and inspect first piece in accordance with prints
• Collaborate with Engineering to develop advanced welding processes
• Assist team members to maintain departmental standards including quality goals and on-time delivery goals

Essential Skills

• Experience with blueprint reading and comprehension
• Proficiency in orbital welding and machine operation
• Experience with precision measuring
• Ability to read and comprehend technical drawings, correspondence, and documents
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, percentages, and decimals
• Experience with testing and measuring instruments, recording test results, and writing related reports
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment
• Effective communication skills with supervisors, leads, and peers
• Ability to recognize deviation from accepted practices
• Basic understanding of mechanics, flow control elements, and MRP concepts
• Visual acuity and manual dexterity
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Physical ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of calipers, tolerance, stainless vs. aluminum, fractions, units of measure (inches/metric), vacuum purge welders
• Mechanically inclined
• Fine manipulation skills

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fremont, California

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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