Friction Stir Welding Technician (Falcon)
Core
Set up and operate large motion-controlled machines to create friction stir welds on launch vehicles, perform precision blending, and maintain complex pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
Role type
manufacturing technician (aerospace)
Builds
launch vehicles
Domain
aerospace manufacturing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
friction stir welding, machining, metal fabrication, precision measurement (micrometers, calipers, torque wrenches), NDE methodologies (dye penetrant, ultrasonic), PLC troubleshooting, HMIs, NC programming
Preferred skills
aerospace industry experience, interpreting technical drawings, shop math (geometry, trigonometry)
Responsibilities
Set up and operate large motion-controlled machines to create friction stir welds on launch vehicles; Perform precision blending using hand tools to prepare metallic surfaces for welding and non-destructive evaluation; Perform periodic maintenance on machines with complex pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems; Accurately use precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and torque wrenches; Assist with area projects to improve safety, quality, and delivery