Job Overview
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.
We have approval to offer a sign-on bonus for this role.
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.
Essential Functions
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
Requirements
Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related 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)
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $21.39/hr MIN - $39.66/hr MAX. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.