Game Aerospace is a growing business that designs, manufactures, and sells composite airplanes. Our hand-crafted airplanes are delivered and flown around the world. For more information about the GameBird and our company, visit our website game.aero.

The Welder and Fabricator is primarily responsible for constructing prototype and production parts using (GTAW) to the standard of AWS D17.1 class A welding. In addition to operating typical metal fabrication equipment, they operate CNC machines such as press brakes and laser cutters using engineering instructions and drawings. Other responsibilities include fabrication of welding and assembly jigs, test stands and fixtures, and production support equipment using MIG.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Follows all Game Aerospace safety programs and requirements.


• Adheres to production schedule.


• Reads, assembles, and welds from blueprints.


• Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded.


• Monitors the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.


• GMAW/MIG Spray Transfer welding. Settings up to 250 Amp, 32 Volt, 400 IPM wire speed.
  
  1G, 2G and 3G welding daily.


• Uses .045 - .052 metal core wire using 90/10 gas.


• Grinds and wire wheels product to clean smooth surfaces for painting.


• Inspects final products to print for quality assurance.


• Tags all final products for identification.


• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.


• Operates overhead and jib style crane.


• Operates a forklift.


• Notifies supervisor when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
  
  Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Two years’ welding experience using GTAW and MIG equipment in a professional setting.


• Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding and metal fabrication.


• Ability to read weld symbols and follow blueprints.


• Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to metal fabrication and welding.


• Strong communication skills with the ability to read, write, and speak English.


• Must have the physical ability to weld components that are vertical, flat, or overhead with sufficient manual dexterity and stability required for precision work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two-year degree in welding, welding technology, or similar.


• Experience in aerospace repair or manufacturing.


• Current qualifications that support welding 4130 to AWS D17.1

Personal attributes that support your success:

• High intellectual curiosity, entrepreneurial, creative thinker and problem-solver,  fast learner, with demonstrated initiative.


• High level of maturity and ability to work in a team setting or independently.


• Willing to roll up your sleeves to help drive results.


• Unquestionable ethics and personal integrity.

Game Aerospace Benefits Overview:

Employee Health

• Medical, Dental, and Vision – plans that include both PPO and High-Deductible HSA options for medical.


• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care) to reduce out-of-pocket costs.

Retirement and Financial Planning

• 401k Plan Highlights include a 4% company match with full vesting day 1.


• Our employee assistance program also includes financial coaching, will preparation, budgeting, and many more.

Protection for You and Your Family

• Company-paid Life Insurance and company-paid Short-Term Disability provide built-in financial protection from day one.


• Optional supplemental Life, Long-Term Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness plans allow you to customize your coverage as your family’s needs grow. 

PTO and Holidays

• 160 hours of Paid Time Off in addition to paid holidays

Employee Pilot Training

• Employee Pilot Training Program to get you your pilot license — a truly unique perk in aerospace.

 

Game Aerospace is not able to sponsor visas or hire applicants who require immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN, E-3, O-1, etc.) at this time. Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the candidate in this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may evolve or change over time. Game Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status of protected veteran, among other things or status as a qualified individual with a disability.