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TIG Welder

Howmet Aerospace
Winsted, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 7/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/26/2026

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a skilled TIG Welder to join our team in Winsted, CT. If you're looking for a stable career with competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and opportunities for advancement, we'd love to hear from you.

Salary

  • Minimum starting salary $23.00


  • Shift premiums:
    • 2nd shift: $2.00/hour
    • 3rd shift: $3.00/ hour


  • Training may be completed on 1st shift for several months if needed


Sign-On Bonus

  • $3000 sign-on bonus available for external hires


Benefits and Perks

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
  • Excellent 401K with company match
  • Paid vacation and additional employee benefits
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Overtime incentives

Job Summary

Perform welding on specified jobs as needed.

Essential Functions

  • Adds hardness beads prior to machining.
  • Resolve problems with porosity, lack of fusion, voids, lack of welds etc. as they occur.
  • Perform welder prep prior to welding and weld deburr.


  • Operate hardness test machines.
  • Ability to read, understand and follow operational sketches.
  • Follow policies and procedures as outlined in Employee Handbook.
  • Must maintain welding certification status and perform all other duties as assigned.


Join a global aerospace leader where your skills are valued, your career can grow, and your work helps shape the future of flight. Apply today to become part of the Howmet Aerospace team in Winsted, CT.

Job Specifications

Education:

  • High School diploma/GED required.
  • Use of basic math, including decimals and fractions and basic skills knowledge are required for this position.

Experience:

  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.
  • Welding experience preferred.


Export-Controlled Data

  • This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.
  • Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.


Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.com

Benefits:

Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off

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