SUMMARY

Perform welding and fitting of the product to meet or exceed the Customer and Quality requirements. Manage time, equipment, and resources with guidance from the Weld Shop Supervisor. The Welder Fitter must be able to explain the respective role within the QMS and how their role contributes to quality. The Welder Fitter shall contribute to product conformity as apart to their daily job function and shall contribute to product safety The Fabrication Welder shall also be aware of ethical behavior and conduct themselves accordingly to Karman policies and procedures.

ABOUT US

Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Medical, Dental, Vision
Company Paid Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement*

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Maintain and Realize AS 9100 procedures and continuous improvement efforts.

· Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

· Schedule time and equipment in support of current work assignment.

· Provide training and methods of fitting and welding as required by the Weld Shop Supervisor.

· Develop shop aids and weld fixtures to assist in daily requirements.

· Notify Weld Shop Supervisor when equipment is in need of repair.

· Report to Weld Shop Supervisor improvements and recommendations that effect quality and / or schedule.

· Must understand how customer products are impacted in the event of failure.

· Any other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

· Must be detail oriented, extremely organized, posses excellent communication skills.

· Must have excellent blue print interpretation skills.

· Must be able to use inspection hand tools.

· Must be able to fit both simple and complex assemblies.

· Must have direct communication with internal customers.

· Must be trained of applicable changes & customer requirements.

· Must know the QMS basic system of reporting, record keeping and follow instructions.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

· High School Graduation or equivalent.

· Adequate years of welding experience determined by Karman. (MIG, TIG, FLUX CORE)

· Must have a thorough understanding of weld procedures and specifications.

· Must have a thorough understanding of weld machines, preps / set-ups and practices.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: No travel required for this position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: As a federal contractor, Karman Space & Defense is committed to compliance with all federal employment eligibility requirements. We participate in E-Verify, a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. As an E-Verify employer, federal compliance mandates that we require documentation to verify your identity and employment authorization upon hire.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.

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