TIG Welder

Important Notes

• Temp-to-Hire Opportunity
• Weld Test Required
• • Candidates will complete a TIG weld test using thin-gauge material and/or a weld positioner (turntable).

Hiring Manager's Top Priorities

• Aircraft or aerospace TIG welding experience.
• Experience welding thin-gauge sheet metal.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled TIG Welder (GTAW) to perform precision welding on aerospace components. The successful candidate will weld thin-wall stainless steel tubing and sheet metal while maintaining strict quality standards. This position is ideal for welders with aerospace or other high-precision manufacturing experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform manual Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG) on aerospace components.
• Weld stainless steel, Inconel, titanium, and aluminum parts to engineering specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, drawings, and work instructions.
• Make process adjustments to ensure weld quality and product conformity.
• Perform visual inspections and maintain accurate production documentation.
• Support rework activities and basic welding setup as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and FOD-free work area.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow all quality, safety, and company procedures.

Required Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED.

Experience

• 1–3 years of verifiable TIG (GTAW) welding experience.
• Aerospace or precision fabrication experience preferred.
• Vocational welding training or apprenticeship preferred.

Required Skills

• TIG/GTAW welding of:
• • Stainless Steel
  • Inconel
  • Titanium
  • Aluminum
• Experience welding thin-wall tubing and sheet metal.
• Ability to weld Type 321 stainless steel tubing with wall thicknesses of 0.028"–0.035".
• Ability to read blueprints, engineering drawings, weld symbols, and specifications.
• Knowledge of filler metals and welding wire selection.
• Basic mathematical and measurement skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace welding experience.
• AWS D17.1 certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• Experience welding in:
• • Horizontal position
  • Vertical position
  • Turntable/weld positioner
• Experience supporting stanchion setup and welding.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles.

Candidate Pre-Screen Questions (Include Answers on Resume Submission)

1. How many years of TIG (GTAW) welding experience do you have in aerospace or high-precision manufacturing? (MIG, Stick, or Flux Core alone is not sufficient.)
2. Which materials have you welded?
3. • Stainless Steel
   • Aluminum
   • Titanium
   • Inconel
4. Are you certified to any aerospace welding standards (AWS D17.1, NADCAP, AS9100, etc.)?
5. Describe your experience welding thin-gauge materials while maintaining tight tolerances.
6. Are you comfortable welding in the horizontal position?
7. Do you have experience welding vertically using a turntable/weld positioner?

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain standing or stationary for extended periods.
• Frequently operate welding equipment and machinery.
• Occasionally lift and move materials weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to pass a required vision examination (near vision, distance vision, and color perception).
• Comfortable working around:
• • Argon gas
  • High temperatures
  • Industrial manufacturing equipment