Aerospace Production Technician-Welder (Shift 2)

Date: Jun 25, 2024

Location: Decatur, AL, US, 35601

Company: United Launch Alliance

Requisition ID: 230

Location: ULA - Decatur

Relocation: No

Travel Requirements: None/Infrequent

At ULA, success comes through the efforts of a strong, united team.

This position will be Shift 2 with a work schedule of 8:00 PM - 6:30 AM Monday - Thursday. Training on Shift 1/First shift will be required prior to starting Shift 2.

Responsibilities for this position will include:

• Perform GTAW welding, spot welding, and spot/seam welding of CRES stainless steel skin segments and brackets.
• Work in a maintained clean environment.
• Interpret standard work instructions.
• Maintain assigned work areas.
• Comply with all safety rules.
• Ensure that equipment is used in accordance with established safety and operating procedures.

Required Education

High School/GED

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 2 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

• Experience with machining, welding or metal fabrication.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment or production environment.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, detailed written work instructions, and other printed or graphical instruction.
• Must be able to climb and work from ladders and platforms for extended periods of time, stooping, bending, and standing in tight places, awkward positions and in high places.
• Ability to attain Confined Space certification and perform work in such environment.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs., work overhead, reach above shoulder level, sit, stand, walk (sometimes on uneven surfaces), and climb.
• Ability to perform work with both hands which may involve forceful grasping, repetitive motion with low impact vibration.
• Must have basic computer skills (use of Intranet).

Preferred Qualifications

• Set up and operate large, friction stir welding machines to create welds on aerospace hardware.
• Perform pre and post surface preparation of metallic surfaces using hand tools for welding and non-destructive evaluation.
• Accurately use precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and torque wrenches.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications to perform duties associated with the Aerospace Production Technician job classification; drilling, riveting, assembly or subassembly, including bonding and sealing as required.

What makes ULA different?

Because we understand launch success comes through the collective efforts of a team, we seek the best to join us. We value ethics, ingenuity, diversity and professional development for employees at all levels.

We offer our employees competitive pay and benefits including:

• 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
• Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible work environments

Additionally, most salaried ULA team members work a "9/80 schedule," meaning they enjoy every other Friday off.

Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information).

ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other categories protected by law.

ULA is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program.