Welder II; TIG - 2nd Shift

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented GTAW Welder to join our production team. In this role, you will be trained to perform high-quality precision welding on thin-gauge materials. This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate with foundational welding and fabrication skills to develop an advanced career in aerospace welding, working in a structured, process-driven environment.

• Set up and operate welding equipment: position parts in jigs or fixtures, select appropriate welding tools and materials, and set up welding equipment according to technical drawings and WPS parameter ranges. Use power tools and chemical solvants to clean filler material, base material, and previously welded material prior to welding.
• Perform welding operations: execute manual, semi-automatic, mechanized, and automatic GTAW welding operations on various thin-gauge materials including 4130 steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and titanium.
• Inspect and repair welds: examine welds according to visual weld inspection and commercial quality criteria. Check all dimensional criteria using inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, borescopes, and gauges. Clean parts and repair welds based on rejection sheets and NDT analysis (Visual, Fluorescent Penetrant, and Radiographic Inspections).
• Follow safety and compliance standards: adhere to company rules and regulations, including Environmental Health and Safety, Ethics, and International Trade Compliance; maintain a clean work area.
• Support and train: assist in training other welders, plan and perform a variety of welding operations, interpret technical documents, and use computer-controlled welding equipment as needed.

Hours:

Monday-Friday; 3:30PM-11:30PM (Weekend overtime required).

• Must possess strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Must be able to stand, bend, and move for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 35lbs. (As allowed by EH&S).

• Position parts in application fixturing, select the right welding tools and materials, and set up manual, semi-automatic, mechanized, and automatic GTAW equipment based on technical drawings and WPS parameter ranges.
• Proper weld techniques for various weld types on different materials and thicknesses as thin as .015”.
• Welding and visual inspection according to AWSD
  17.1 criteria and engineering specifications.
• Methods for inspecting weld quality and repairing welds using diagnostic tools like X-ray films.
• Follow safety regulations and company policies to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
• Assist in training other welders, plan and execute complex welding tasks, and use advanced welding equipment and techniques based on technical documentation.

• High school diploma (or equivalent, e.g., GED) or vocational/technical education in a related discipline with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
• 1+ years of GTAW welding experience and/or 1+ years of welding fabrication experience.
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations as required by ITAR.

• 2+ years GTAW welding experience on material less than 1/16”.
• Associate’s degree in welding or a certificate from a vocational/technical welding program.
• Automatic, mechanized, semi-automatic, and manual welding experience.
• Familiarity with AWSD
  17.1 Welding Code.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and work instructions.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection.
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