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Aerospace TIG Welding Fabrication Specialist — Hastings, MI
Picture your morning: blueprint packet in hand, you review weld symbols for a thin‑wall stainless tube assembly destined for an aircraft. You prep your station, dial in your TIG parameters, and lay down precision beads that pass inspection the first time. By afternoon, you’re collaborating with teammates to resolve a fit-up challenge on an aluminum subassembly—finishing the day proud of the parts you’ve built and the safety they support in the sky.
About the Role
Join our team in Hastings, MI to fabricate and assemble high-quality aircraft components with a focus on precision TIG welding. You will work closely with peers across departments to meet deadlines while upholding exacting quality and safety standards.
What You’ll Handle
- Execute TIG welding on carbon steel, aluminum, and thin-wall stainless tubing to specification-level quality.
- Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and welding symbols to plan and verify work.
- Fabricate metal parts and complex assemblies to meet project requirements.
- Inspect welds and finished products to ensure quality and compliance.
- Keep your work area organized and safe; follow all safety protocols.
- Collaborate with team members and partner departments to hit project milestones.
- Troubleshoot fabrication and fit-up issues as they arise to maintain flow.
What You Bring
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification is a plus.
- Demonstrated success as a TIG welder and fabricator.
- Solid understanding of welding processes, materials, and safety practices.
- Fluency in reading blueprints and technical drawings.
- Meticulous attention to detail and quality craftsmanship.
- Resourceful problem solver; effective working independently and with a team.
- Physical stamina and strength to handle heavy materials and equipment.
Core Proficiencies
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Tape Measure Reading
- Welding Setups for Production
- Blueprint Reading
Tools & Technologies
- TIG Welder
- MIG Welder
Why You’ll Love It Here
We offer a collaborative shop environment where craftsmanship is respected, precision matters, and your work contributes to aircraft built on quality.
Salary : $24 - $32