Position Summary:
Performs GTAW welding processes on Titanium, Stainless, Inconel, and Aluminum tubes down to 0.025 thicknesses to required specifications. Must be flexible and willing to perform assembly fit-ups when necessary to support department priorities. Orbital Welding in and out of Weld chamber a plus. Skilled in operating in a wide range of shop welding tools such as Grinders, Bandsaw and Plasma Cutters. Working with others to achieve daily production targets and following directions well is vital for this position. Candidate will be responsible for safety, quality, and productivity when performing work in this role. Producing product with high yield at sound production efficiency levels is expected from this position.
This occupation requires certified fusion welding of company products in compliance with the most rigid customer and engineering specifications and requirements using welding processes set forth below.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Must, in order to qualify for this classification, perform highly skilled certified welding of product parts, assemblies and tooling which must pass the most rigid customer and engineering specifications and requirements. Characteristic of this classification is the
performance of welding of the complexity set forth herein of any types of metal on all surfaces (including overhead, horizontal, vertical and circular) where the nature of the work requires using, frequently and with consistent regularity, two or more of the following welding processes as a normal assignment gas, inert gas arc and metal arc. Perform fusion welding which requires continuous application of a high degree of mental concentration, sensory alertness and manual coordination to create welds and welded assemblies which must be held within precise dimensional tolerances and the most rigid specifications. Weld various types of metal and alloys together involving the more difficult types of welding and requiring a sound weld and uniform penetration as well as holding critical alignment tolerances which are difficult to maintain due to varying degrees of metal thicknesses and dissimilar melting temperatures at point of weld, such as: Applying dry ice or water coolant to critical areas to control melting temperatures and to minimize distortion, and welding parts or assemblies in "hot boxes" while they are being subjected to high temperatures where a minimum degree of heat must be maintained at all times to obtain a satisfactory weld and to minimize distortion. Weld reactive types of metals together in a sealed changer where, due to equipment problems, the distribution of inert gases and/or vacuum requirements are difficult to maintain to prevent excessive oxidation of materials. Weld structural assemblies, pressure vessels or mechanisms which are subjected to extreme stress and/or critical pressures where special care and skill must be applied to avoid unsatisfactory weldments and parent metal conditions which cannot be satisfactorily inspected or repaired and could contribute to the operational failure of the product.
Basic Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED and 5 years welding experience

* Experience in welding Titanium, Aluminum, Stainless Steel and Inconel (all 4 of these alloys)

* Experience in welding to tig, manual weld, turntable welding, and chamber welding,

* Mathematics including decimals and fractions experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Orbital welding experience

* Welding Cert AWS D17.1

* Must be able/willing to work any shift or schedule

Salary Range: *$59,280 - $96,325
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.