Aerospace Welder - 2nd Shift

2nd Shift Schedule: Monday – Friday 1:30PM – 11:00PM

Paid On-The-Job Training Schedule: 8-12 weeks on 1st shift (5:00am – 1:30pm)

Compensation Range *dependent on experience*: $25/h - $50/h + 2nd shift differential + quarterly incentive bonus + overtime opportunities

Position Summary

The Welder (Aerospace Production TIG Welder) performs precision TIG welding with minimal supervision and may provide technical guidance to lower-level welders as needed. This role involves welding assemblies of basic to advanced complexity using aerospace materials, including stainless steel and aluminum. The welder is proficient in TIG welding operations such as T joints, butt joints, and corner welds and demonstrates the ability to read and interpret blueprints to weld and fabricate advanced complexity components across various material types, thicknesses, and positions.

Welders will be required to weld material thicknesses ranging from .040+. AWS D17.1 weld specifications is preferred. This role is best suited for candidates with recent professional experience performing precision TIG welding in an aerospace manufacturing environment and requires consistent adherence to aerospace quality standards, documentation, and acceptance criteria.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities
• Perform TIG welding on production assemblies of advanced complexity with minimal supervision
• Execute basic to advanced TIG welding operations including T joints, butt joints, and corner welds
• Weld stainless steel and/or aluminum materials in accordance with internal and aerospace specifications
• Read and interpret blueprints, travelers, and work instructions to produce conforming parts
• Maintain consistent weld quality while meeting production and quality requirements
• Experience troubleshooting and working with fixturing.

Required Skills
• Proficiency in aerospace TIG welding in accordance with customer specifications, familiarity with AWS D17.1 standards is a plus
• Ability to TIG weld stainless steel and/or aluminum across qualified thickness ranges and positions
• Ability to accurately assess weld quality, including recognition of oxidation coloration*
• Ability to pass internal AWS D17.1 weld testing
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Required Experience
• 1- 5+ years of professional TIG welding experience in a production, manufacturing, or aerospace manufacturing environment
• Recent TIG welding experience preferred. Candidates must demonstrate current proficiency through hands on testing.
• Assigned level will be determined upon completion of on-site TIG welding coupons; Stainless steel and/or Aluminum.
• Working knowledge of AWS D17.1 weld specifications is preferred

Level Of Education
• GED or High School diploma required.
• Work experience acceptable in lieu of formal education

Physical Demands And Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heavy machinery, noise, and other typical shop conditions
• Daily duties require:
• Onsite, consistent, and reliable attendance on your assigned shift
• The Company will consider any reasonable accommodations as available.