Orbital Tube Weld Technician
On-siteHuntsville, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Fabricate and install hydraulic, pneumatic, and propellant tubing while performing orbital tube welding on aluminum, steel, and alloy parts to required tolerances. Set up and operate large, motion-controlled machines for friction stir welding, cut and prepare tubing, and hand fit parts using TIG welding as needed. Monitor weld quality using borescopes and precision measuring tools, develop weld schedules, and work with engineers to review design concepts and recommend tooling. Plan assembly steps, follow work instructions, and maintain a clean work environment while safely handling hazardous systems containing chemicals and high pressure. Perform periodic maintenance on sophisticated pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems. Shift F - Su (12 hours). Relocation provided.
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of orbital welding experience
- Experience in aerospace or related fields
- Experience with AWS D17.1 and or similar fusion welding or orbital tube welding specifications
- Ability to use standard mechanical tools, fabrication shop equipment (band saw, chop saw, grinders, drills, etc.)
- Capable of using precision tools to accurately measure tight tolerances (calipers, height gauge, scales, etc.)
- Ability to read and understand aerospace 2D/3D drawings
- Experience with various thin wall alloys (316 SS, Inco 625, CRES 21-6-9, Monel, Titanium)
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and supply to a culture of inclusion
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
- Must be able to hand fit and tack weld parts together with TIG welding as required
- Ability to visually inspect welds and verify quality utilizing borescopes and other inspection methods
- Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and supply to a culture of inclusion
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with tube fabrication (bend, flare, fittings, etc.) and pressurized system safety
- Experience measuring and inspecting tube assemblies using a vector measuring machine
- Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware
- Knowledge of drawing review, scheduling systems, work order systems, inventory, and various issue tracking systems
- Confirmed understanding of a variety of tube/fluid applications including GN2, GHe, hydraulics and cryogenics
- Ability to use of 3D CAD tools (CREO is helpful), and ability to read and interpret GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard
- Experience cleaning tube systems to aerospace or medical standards
- Clean room experience
- Certification from an orbital weld training program
- Tube bending experience
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