What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tig Welder position at NextDeavor?
### Become a Key Player as a Tig Welder
You will apply TIG welding skills to join thin titanium and nickel alloy aircraft sheet metal, supporting fabrication and repair work for the organization. You will work onsite on a 4x10 schedule (Mon–Thu) with openings on 1st and swing shifts (examples: day start ~3:30–4:00am; swing ~2:30pm–1:00am). Your work helps maintain production quality and meets aerospace welding standards.
### Here's How You'll Make an Impact on the Team
- Complete routine and some advanced TIG welding tasks to join sheet metal aircraft components following weld schedules, drawings and written instructions.
- Prepare weld surfaces, perform fitting of assemblies, and repair parts as needed.
- Visually and dimensionally inspect completed work for conformance to specifications and evaluate your own product quality for continuous improvement.
- Read and follow sketches, blueprints, router operations and specifications; stop and seek interpretation when necessary.
- Work with limited oversight, support team members, and may train others based on experience.
### Here's What You'll Need to Be Successful in This Role
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Welding Technologies degree or other welding certificate (entry-level candidates must have this).
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks requiring frequent movement, climbing and balancing.
- Familiarity with TIG welding on titanium and nickel alloys and basic welding processes; ability to obtain or hold multiple basic exotic metals weld qualifications.
- Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and ability to use mathematics relevant to welding functions.
- Good manual dexterity and familiarity with machine tools and precision instruments.
### Here's What Else Might Help You Out
- Completion of an Exotic Metals TIG weld training program or equivalent experience.
- Graduates from regional welding programs (examples seen: Lake Washington, South Seattle, Green River).
### Pay Range
$21.55 - $27.00/hour (Welder 1).
### Ready to Make Your Mark?
This role may fill quickly. Submit your resume to be considered.
Salary : $21 - $27