Tooling Welder III - Aerospace Manufacturing

Location: Palmdale, CA

Schedule/Shift: Monday-Thursday, four 10-hour shifts (40 hours per week)

Pay: $40.00-$45.00 per hour

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The Tooling Welder III performs precision welding, metal fabrication, and tooling assembly in a manufacturing environment. This role involves welding aluminum and steel components, fabricating tooling and fixtures, interpreting engineering drawings, and verifying finished work meets dimensional and quality standards. The ideal candidate has at least three years of hands‑on welding experience, strong blueprint interpretation skills, and the ability to work independently while following established safety and quality procedures.

• Perform MIG, TIG, and/or stick welding on aluminum and steel components and assemblies.
• Fabricate, fit, assemble, and weld tooling components according to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, technical drawings, and work instructions.
• Prepare materials and joints for welding, including layout, fit-up, joint preparation, and finishing.
• Use measuring and inspection tools to verify dimensional accuracy and weld quality.
• Identify welding defects and perform corrective work as needed.
• Set up and safely operate welding equipment and metal fabrication tools.
• Maintain required workmanship standards and follow safety and quality procedures.
• Work independently and collaboratively to meet manufacturing schedules and production requirements.

• Minimum of 3 years of hands‑on professional welding experience.
• Experience with at least one of the following welding processes: MIG, TIG, or stick welding; experience with all three is not required.
• Experience welding both aluminum and steel components.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and welding symbols independently.
• Hands‑on experience with material fit-up, fabrication, joint preparation, welding, and finishing.
• Familiarity with dimensional tolerances, weld inspection, and quality requirements.
• Ability to safely operate welding and fabrication equipment.
• Ability to perform physical tasks associated with welding and fabrication, including prolonged standing, bending, lifting, and material handling.
• U.S. citizenship required.

• Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience.
• Experience fabricating tooling, jigs, fixtures, or precision assemblies.
• Background in machine shops, industrial fabrication, or commercial manufacturing.
• Experience working with tight dimensional tolerances.
• Relevant welding certifications or qualifications.

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• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

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