Welding Engineer (Bloomington, MN) - Hitchcock Industries, Inc. DBA CPP-Minneapolis

The Welding Enginee r is responsible for process development, process documentation and welder training including ensuring safety and resolving immediate safety concerns.

Who are we?

This is a great opportunity to join a growth-oriented company within the aerospace industry that has been in business for over 100 years! We specialize in manufacturing aluminum and magnesium products for commercial, regional, corporate and military aircraft and engines. CPP offers a competitive compensation & benefits package which includes a quarterly bonus program, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, 401K with company match, paid vacation and 9 paid holidays.

What do we have to offer?

• Salary based on years of experience and educational background
• 5% quarterly bonus potential
• Positive and collaborative work environment
• Flexible schedule
• Paid training
• Educational Assistance
• 401K with match
• PTO
• 9 paid holidays

What will you do?

• Experience with GTAW (TIG) welding alloys with the following bases:
  • Aluminum
  • Magnesium
  • Strongly preferred: Nickel and/or Titanium
• Experience in welding of castings strongly preferred
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective data analysis skills; minimum 6 Sigma Green Belt training or equivalent
• Automated welding experience strongly desired
• Familiarity with NDT inspection technologies: X-ray, FPI, visual, ultrasonic wall thickness measurement
• Experience translating customer and industry requirements into practical and understandable procedures and work instructions
• Ability to read and interpret customer and industry specifications, engineering drawings
• Advance and maintains and welding processes on various items and equipment using a variety of processes (GMAW, GTAW, CMT) for the purpose of ensuring the effectiveness, consistency, safety and quality compliance of the operations welding team's production.
• Monitor through both data analysis and visual observation, the effectiveness and consistency of each production welder and conducts training as required.
• Collaborate with other departments and operators to help ensure the first-time success of all casting repair welds and to support other personnel the successful completion of their work activities.
• Work to develop advanced casting welding techniques across a variety of alloys including but not limited to alternate welding technologies and automated welding solutions for the purpose of advancing CPP's welding capabilities, effectiveness, and welding first time pass rate
• Acquire additional certifications and credentials as required for work or career development

What do you need to be successful?

• BS in Welding Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years practical experience
• Hands-on welding experience
• GTAW (TIG) welding experience mandatory
• GMAW (MIG) welding experience preferred
• Aerospace welding and qualification
• US Navy welding and qualification preferred
• Spanish fluency strongly preferred

Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) is an industry-leading manufacturer of highly engineered components and sub-assemblies, supplying the commercial aerospace, military and industrial markets with small-to-large "function critical" products. CPP provides its customers with a "total solution" source, taking them from concept to finished product with one of the broadest and most diverse product offerings in the industry. More information about our company can be found at: http://www.cppcorp.com/.

Sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent and consistent basis without company sponsorship now and in the future.

This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

CPP Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires, trains, and promotes employees in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or other legally protected status.

This is a non-management position
This is a full time position