Welder I

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Your Work Matters - And So Do You

At ATS, we reward your contributions with a well-rounded compensation package designed to support you today and help you plan for tomorrow:

• Hiring base pay range: $22 - $26 hourly - plus annual bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, vision, and more
• 401(k) with company match and access to personal financial advisors
• Generous time off - PTO, holidays, and paid parental leave
• Tuition assistance and loan repayment for AMT programs
• On-the-job training and leadership development through ATS Academy
• Employee discounts on travel, tech, wellness, and more
• Confidential 24/7 support through our Employee Assistance Program

Join a team that values your growth, your well-being, and your future.

The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm

SUMMARY: Under direct supervision, the Welder I supports the maintenance and repair of commercial aircraft and associated components. Assists welding to repair, modify, fabricate, or overhaul aircraft components, tooling and other items requested. Includes use of plasma arc cutters, scarfing, oxygen acetylene, TIG, MIG and other associated welding equipment. All work must be in accordance with appropriate maintenance manual, overhaul manual, structural manual and/or drawings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs welding of aerospace stainless steel and aluminum to OEM and industry specifications using manual and/or automated equipment.
• Prepares parts for welding including cutting, blending, chamfering, and cleaning.
• Prepares parts for post-weld inspection processes such as NDT, dye penetrant, X-ray, and chemical other treatments.
• Performs MIG welding, including aluminum bead vertical, horizontal and flat.
• Sets up MIG machines for type of material being worked.
• Lays out and fits all parts, maintaining all dimensional parameters.
• Performs TIG butt and fillet welding.
• Set up TIG machines for type and thickness of material being worked.
• Fabricates fixtures and tooling to support aircraft and component operations.
• Completes job and traveler cards, forms and paperwork as required.
• Completes job documentation via CMMS and Oracle based work order systems.
• Ensures communication of all work handoffs for shift changes and technician changes.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities to improve safety and efficiency.

Assists other welders with on call duties for night and weekend work

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of practical aircraft welding experience, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• AWS D17.1 certification (aerospace endorsement) preferred.
• FAA Airframe rating preferred.
• NDT experience preferred.
• Heavy vehicle and industrial facility welding preferred

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND DEXTERITY:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit; use their hands and arms; and talk or hear; and focus on objects close up. May occasionally work from heights of 40 - 60 feet. The employee will also be required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Compensation

The full base pay range for this position is $22 - $30 hourly, not including bonuses or benefits. Your pay will be based on your experience, skills, and education, as well as internal equity to ensure fairness across the team. Candidates closer to the lower end of the range are typically building their expertise, while those at the higher end bring significant experience and specialized knowledge. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus.

EEO EMPLOYER STATEMENT: ATS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state, or local laws. ATS is also committed to protecting its applicants for employment and independent contractors from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications or business necessity will be adhered to where appropriate.

As part of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy, ATS complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Where required by law, ATS maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, consistent with applicable legal requirements.