Union Welder - Facilities - GE Aerospace Research

• Secure job assignment and partial instructions for diverse work using conventional facilities and materials.
• Interpret sequence of operations, use tools, facilities and materials.
• Follow sequence of operations
• Working from drawings, sketches, written and verbal instructions, etc., perform manual metal arc, carbon
• arc, gas welding, MIG, TIG, brazing, gas cutting and burning as required in the installation, maintenance
• and repair of high-pressure systems, generally determining methods and procedures.
• Work from ladders, high scaffolds, pipe trestles, etc., climbing and working at any required height.
• Work in manholes and closed steam tunnels, and outdoors in excavations under the most severe weather conditions. Work inside combustion test stands and exhaust stacks, sometimes working in elevated temperatures.
• Operations also include cutting, beveling and welding cast iron pipe, stainless steel, and carbon above and below ground level, thawing frozen pipes, welding hangers, supports, pipe guides, etc.
• Competent use of all shop equipment (iron worker, drills, saws, acetylene torch plasma arc, AC & DC welders, SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, hand and layout tools, operate forklifts, overhead cranes).
• Weld in all positions and close quarters as required on fuel, gas, air, steam, water, etc. lines and pipes.
• Remove slag and weld splatter, fill craters and gage weld size.
• Observe weld deposits carefully, clean and inspect visually for defects or trapped slag before next pass is applied; repair as necessary.
• Stow away tools and equipment.
• Perform all position welding to very close requirements on combustion liners, transition pieces, nozzles, test stands, pressure vessels, variety of pipe lines, etc.
• Quality may be checked visually by weld gauges, red dye penetrant, magna flux, X-ray, etc.
• Defective work may not be readily apparent.
• Keep facilities, material and work area orderly exercising care in their use, maintaining general housekeeping practices and conforming to all safety and quality requirements.
• The above statement reflects the general details necessary to describe major functions of the occupation.

• Skilled in various welding processes such as GTAW, GMAW, and SMAW, and may work with different metals including steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Must certify within 8 hours per base material group as required and periodic certification thereafter.
• Must be able to pass welding skills demonstration, written test and hands-on benching test.
• Ability and willingness to work off shifts and weekends.
• Ability, with or without accommodation, to lift/push/pull at least 50 pounds.
• Must pass physical, background, and drug screens.
• Ability and willingness to wear personal protective equipment, for example safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, and safety shoes
• Ability and willingness to take a pre-employment test and submit to technical interview.
• Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for work visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• You must submit your application on the careers page at

• Able to read blueprints.
• Experience with fluorescent dye penetrant.
• Previous held weld certification(s) in: corrosive resistant and heat resistant ferrous alloys, nickel base alloys, cobalt, base alloys, aluminum alloys, and titanium alloys
• A.S.M.E. Boiler Code Welding certification.
• Strong math skills Able to use, read, and understand measuring tools
• Knowledge of common PC tools, Excel, Word, Power Point, etc
• Reading comprehension; understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
• Able to follow written instructions and take verbal instructions.
• Able to work with computerized shop floor tools to include, but not limited to: vouchering systems, on-line quality programs, and payroll management tools
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team with minimal supervision.

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