Aerospace TIG Welder – Manual & Orbital

Eaton; Redditch; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton seeks an experienced welder to perform manual and orbital TIG welding of aerospace tube assemblies and components. The role requires reading engineering drawings, adhering to AS9100/NADCAP standards and completing precision finishing tasks with emphasis on quality and safety.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of welding experience, is proficient with measurement tools, and actively contributes to 5S and lean manufacturing practices within a quality-focused facility in the UK.

Qualifications

• Welding qualification or internal equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 5 years welding experience; 10 years preferred.
• Experience with manual and orbital TIG welding of tubes ranging from 1/4 to 2 inches diameter.
• Knowledge of aerospace standards AS9100 and NADCAP is advantageous.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and follow process documents.

Responsibilities

• Manual and Orbital TIG welding of tube assemblies and brackets for aerospace components.
• Inspect own work including fit-to-fixture, welds, and final inspection as a visual welder inspector.
• Support fabrication and finishing operations: sizing, facing, polishing, linishing, cleaning and packing.
• Adhere to 5S, safety audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Operate measurement tools (shadowgraph, borescopes, Vernier, micrometer) for inspection purposes.

Skills

Manual welding

Fabrication

Measurement equipment

Quality inspection

Safety compliance

Education

Welding qualification or equivalent

Tools

TIG welding equipment

Shadowgraph

Borescope

Vernier

Micrometer

Job description

Eaton seeks an experienced welder to perform manual and orbital TIG welding of aerospace tube assemblies and components. The role requires reading engineering drawings, adhering to AS9100/NADCAP standards and completing precision finishing tasks with emphasis on quality and safety.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of welding experience, is proficient with measurement tools, and actively contributes to 5S and lean manufacturing practices within a quality-focused facility in the UK.