Welder Full Time NEW

📌 Key Responsibilities

Perform GTAW (TIG), on materials such as aluminum, steel, titanium, Inconel, and other exotic alloys .
Achieve tight dimensional tolerances (e.g., ±0.005″–0.030″ or better), interpreting GD&T symbols and precision weld maps
Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) in compliance with AWS D17.1 and applicable DoD or NAVSEA welding standards
Set up, operate, and maintain welding equipment, including orbital welding systems, jigs, fixtures, and aids to control heat distortion i
Conduct weld inspections using NDT methods (e.g., X‑ray, visual, FPI) and maintain accurate records of weld parameters, heat inputs, and inspection results
Assist in developing and validating weld schedules, providing feedback to engineering teams to optimize performance and quality
Support NADCAP and customer audits by documenting and demonstrating compliance to aerospace quality and safety protocols
Maintain meticulous housekeeping and adhere to 5S practices, PPE use, and all plant safety regulations.
🎓 Qualifications & Certifications
Education: High school diploma or GED; technical training in Welding Technology, or equivalent experience.
Experience:
Minimum 5 years of welding experience in aerospace or defense environments, with demonstrated success on thin-walled and precision components r
Proven skill with thin materials (~.020″–.125″) and exotic alloys
AWS Certified Aerospace Welder to D17.1, or equivalent.
Level III required
NAVSEA or company-specific aerospace/defense welding certification preferred
Technical Skills:
Ability to read GD&T and blueprints.
Proficiency in precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.).
Strong knowledge of welding metallurgy for distortion control.
Familiarity with orbital or chamber welding setups
Soft Skills:
High attention to detail, manual dexterity, and concentration.
Effective collaboration with engineering and quality teams.
Good documentation habits and ability to support audits and inspections
🧰 Physical & Work Environment

Expect to lift and position materials up to ~50 lbs and weld in multiple positions including overhead and vertical
Climate-controlled fabrication area—may involve noise, heat, and use of PPE.
Regular standing, bending, and fine manual tasks (fitting, grinding, measuring) required.

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