Welding Technician - 2nd Shift

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Job Title:

Welding Technician - 2nd Shift

Reporting To:

Leader Sr., AG Performance

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Buffalo, NY

Our team in Military Aircraft Group is looking for a Welding Technician to join their Team. You will report to the department Performance Leader and will have an onsite, 2nd shift work schedule in Elma, New York.

To be considered for Welding Technician, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:

• High School diploma or GED preferred. Otherwise, demonstrated ability to understand and apply all verbal, written and computer work instructions or training in English, and demonstrated ability to perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• At least 3 years of related experience in a related technical field, which should including experience in phases of production or engineering type welding.
• In accordance with strict Federal Aviation Agency (F.A.A.) regulations regarding Safety Sensitive Work (S.S.W.), employee enrollment & participation in the company’s "F.A.A. Drug & Alcohol Program" is a requirement for this position.

As a Welding Technician, you will:

• Operation of electron beam welding
• Set-up, adjust equipment, operate, part inspection, and perform different preventative maintenance routines of changing oil, cleaning filters and vacuum chamber, and disassemble and realign electron gun.
• Participate in electronic and mechanical modifications to equipment.
• Work from "welding schedule" and worksheets, defining voltage, amperage, and travel distance. These "operator aids" require interpolation to meet specific job requirements. Operator "techniques" are important in considering alignment, distance, slope control, power settings, geometry of weld and proximity to edge.
• Assembly of weld process related hardware and fixture installation.  Including creating a weld sample, preparing it for inspection and inspecting the results under a microscope to verify requirements. The parts and fixtures inspected under a microscope for weld requirements and workmanship quality.  Parts may require dimensional inspection, using a drop gage and indicator.
• Work will involve many diversified production and prototype parts and bodies which generally are completely machined at time of welding. Determine operating requirements for voltage, temperature, position, time, and capacities when precise instructions are not available.
• Set, monitor, and adjust numerous controls for each weld, dependent on type of material and set-up.  Some setups may require CNC programming and may use mathematics, including trigonometry.
• Familiar with operation of equipment and welding processes, properties of materials to initiate prototype work, perform complex welds and report results. Be observant for unusual conditions and report to supervisor or engineering.

How we care for you: 

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts 

• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance 

• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages 

• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs 

• Collaborative and Welcoming Workplace: Inclusive culture rooted in our values, enhanced by Employee Resource Groups, and team-building activities.
• Additional site-specific benefits may be offered

• 2nd and 3rd shift employees receive 10% shift differential pay.

Salary Range Transparency:

Buffalo, NY $25.00–$31.00 Hourly

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits. 

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

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