Location US-WA-Redmond

We have a current opening for a Welder- 3. This position is for the day shift and will be located at our facility in Redmond, WA. This shifts schedule is 4 days per week, 10 hours per day. Your schedule will be Monday through Thursday, 5:30am to 4:00pm (flexible).

The majority of the work for this position will be spent GTA welding rocket components and assemblies, however it will also occasionally support welding of tooling and test equipment. In addition to GTA welding, some orbital welding and resistance spot welding will be required. The welder is responsible for performing setups following written instructions as well as ensure the final weld meets internal and customer specification requirements as defined in the work instructions.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor for the global aerospace and defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our more than 50,000 employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains.

In our Redmond, WA, site (Seattle area), we fabricate, assemble, and test chemical and electric thrusters, as well as small scale propulsion systems. Our electric propulsion systems enable a wide variety of missions from the exploration of our solar system to global communication and the surveillance of severe weather and wild fires.

You're not just "doing a job" at Aerojet Rocketdyne, an L3Harris Technologies Company. The work you perform makes significant contributions to national security and space exploration.

Inspiring Company Culture - Our people support each other and work together to leave an indelible impact on our nation's aerospace and defense legacy. Read more about our culture: Careers | L3Harris
• Rest and Relaxation- Accrue 3 weeks of vacation to start plus separate sick allowance. 9/80 or 4/10 schedule providing longer weekends. Plus 90 hours of paid holidays on average throughout the year.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts, and Wellness programs. Want to know more? Check out: Benefits | L3Harris
• Prepare for the Future - 401(k) with company match
• Professional Development - Tuition assistance, free professional development training through Rocket University, employee recognition, and leadership development programs
• Employee Resource Groups - Local and Enterprise employee-led volunteer groups to create community, awareness, impact, and to support a culture where everyone belongs
• Beautiful Campus - Large campus with forested trail, basketball court, fitness center, covered bicycle parking, and outdoor gazebos

85%- Perform welding in accordance with detailed manufacturing instructions

• Read/follow work instructions, weld schedules and specifications
• Perform setup work including heat sinks, weld fixtures, purge lines, etc
• Manual GTA welding
• Orbital welding
• Resistance spot welding
• Perform visual inspection on welds to ensure compliance, including some limited dimensional inspection

15%- Complete training, attend company meetings, clean/organize work area, etc

High School or equivalent preferred and 3+ years of welding experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).

• Experience (Required):

  • 1+ years with G.T.A.W. experience with stainless steel, titanium, Inconel and / or steel
  • Experience controlling weld distortion and shrinkage
  • Proficient with proper and safe usage of welding, grinding equipment and PPE
  • Ability to execute to written instructions
  • Familiarity with interpreting engineering drawings/blue prints (dimensions, weld symbols, etc)

  Experience (Preferred):

  • Current or prior certification to AWS D17.1
  • Proficiency welding small or thin components, .030" thick or less
  • Welding complex assemblies with limited access
  • Automatic or orbital welding
  • Resistance spot welding
  • Proficiency using precision calibrated tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauge, torque wrench, etc)

Requires U.S. Citizenship or status as a U.S. Person. Must be able to satisfy federal government requirements for access to government information, and having dual citizenship may preclude you from being able to meet this requirement.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

The work environment may require a varied amount of walking, standing, sitting, climbing (i.e. ladders, stair, scaffolding, ramps), balance (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces), bending, reaching, handling/fingering (seizing, holding, grasping, turning picking, pinching), stooping, kneeling, crouching and ability to lift/carry /push/pull up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, employees may work around variable noise levels or with fume or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, etc. requiring the use of personal protective equipment such as face protection (safety glasses, goggles, face shield), foot protection (i.e. steel toed shoes, rubber boots, etc.), gloves, hard hat, shop coat and hearing protection. Work requires the ability to change into or out of personal protective equipment when entering or exiting manufacturing, laboratory, or other areas. Work duties may also be required to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer.

24.52 - 33.97 per hour

Pay range for this job level is a general guideline only for California and/or Washington State and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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