Welder Intern

Welder Intern
Newport News, VA

The primary focus of this position is to weld different alloy metal components together with GTAW (TIG) process equipment to repair OEM Aircraft components according to FAA guidelines.

- For consideration, all candidates must apply through our online career portal to be considered for this opportunity. Please note that resumes submitted via email will not be reviewed.
- This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Duties:
- Welds various alloy metal components together with GTAW (TIG) equipment to repair OEM aircraft components
- Prepares metal stock or work-pieces to indicate location, dimensions, and tolerances necessary for further processing
- Reads and applies blueprints, sketches, models, or other written specifications to identify and mark component reference points and compute layout dimensions to build, and check custom work pieces and assemblies.
- Sets indicators on height gauge, protractor, and layout machines to computed dimensions.
- Uses measuring instruments such as gauge blocks, height gauges, dial indicators and non-contact dimensional scanning technology to examine work-pieces.
- Operates machines such as arbor presses, robotic flexible fixtures, GTAW processes and spot welding machines, to assemble work pieces and sub components and performs related tasks such as cutting and grinding.
- Assembles metal subcomponents using GTAW processes (TIG) to hold close tolerances.
- Duties will be limited based on the intern's age, work permit status, training, supervision, applicable youth employment laws, and company safety requirements. Interns may not perform prohibited hazardous tasks or operate restricted equipment.

Specific Job Skills:
- Ability to operate and communicate across various teams
- Basic math skills: ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide; intermediate computer skills
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical documents and specifications
- Must be able to operate machines of medium complexity
- Must demonstrate enhanced trouble shooting skills within their assigned process
- Must demonstrate the ability to handle multi-task assignments
- Must be able to pass all D17.1 coupon tests
- Ability to follow FAA standards and guidelines
- Performs approved welding and shop-related activities under direct supervision. Operation of equipment will be limited to tasks authorized by training, safety requirements, and applicable regulations.

Competencies

Education and Experience:
- Active enrollment in SWWC (Southwest Washtenaw Consortium) or equivalent program.

Additional Requirements:
- Employees are subject to drug and alcohol testing as required by applicable law, FAA/company requirements, and Liebherr policy.

Our Offer

An interesting and ambitious role in a successful international company. We offer a secure work environment with a comprehensive benefits package that includes major medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan with company match, paid vacation and personal days and competitive salary.

Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Jose Matrille.

Liebherr-America, Inc. and its US affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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One Passion. Many Opportunities.

Job ID 83872
Division Aerospace and transportation systems
Company Liebherr Aerospace Saline, Inc.
Area of employment Production
Country United States
Entry level Students
Type of contract full time

The company
Liebherr Aerospace Saline, Inc. continues to be the first and best choice for the supply of products and services for Liebherr's aerospace and transportation partners in the Americas. Liebherr-Aerospace Saline, Inc. is committed to achieving superior stakeholder satisfaction through continual improvement, regulatory compliance and best value solutions. The company supports customers of Liebherr's Aerospace and Transportation systems division through technical assistance, repair and sales.

Location
Liebherr Aerospace Saline, Inc.
4800 Chestnut Avenue
23607 Newport News, VA
United States

Contact
Jose Matrille
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