U103 WELDER TRAINEE

Job Title

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Primary Function :

Weld various types, sizes and shapes of materials to make fabrications utilizing Stick, Mig and Flux Core welding processes requiring care to produce a quality joint where methods, sequences, and tooling have been established.

Tools, Processes and Equipment :

SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding), GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding), welding equipment, torches, regulators, floor operated cranes, welding positioners, fixtures, slag gun, grinder, hand truck, forklift, ladder, and scaffold. PPE includes safety glasses, face shield, respirator, gloves, weld jacket and cap, etc.

Material :

Ferrous and nonferrous metals and their alloys, plate, structural shapes, castings and weldments, etc. Oxygen, acetylene and inert gases, flux, welding wire and rod, etc.

Work Procedure and / or Responsibility Assigned :

• Receive work assignment from Group Leader and Supervision.
• Read and follow safety regulations and procedures and weld symbols.
• Setup equipment by setting amperage, voltage, pressures, feeds, and speeds within limits specified and obtaining specified electrode.
• Position and operate manual, semi-automatic and automatic welding equipment to deposit single and multiple layers and weld in all positions at joint locations specified where care must be exercised to produce quality welds with uniform penetration.
• Location of parts is determined by others or by fixtures. Load and clamp material in fixtures against fixed stops.
• Operate carbon arc torch to remove weldments from floorplate or strongback and braces from weldments.
• Operate handling equipment to lift, move and position material.
• Sign off operations completed and obtain first piece and final inspection signoffs on operation sheets as required.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Make proper time charge entries and record data as required.
• Maintain in effect certification for welding ferrous and nonferrous metals and alloys and take and acceptably pass periodic working tests.
• Identify parts in accordance with method specified.
• Perform Work of equal or lower skills level as required.

Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :