05527 - Aerospace TIG Welder – Entry Level

Crafted Staff; Kent (WA); In loco; USD 30.000 - 37.000; Tempo pieno

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Four 10-hour shifts per week

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Crafted Staff in Kent, Washington is seeking entry-level Aerospace TIG Welders to join our team, welding thin titanium and nickel alloys on aircraft components. This onsite, direct-hire role requires a high school diploma or GED and a Welding Technology degree or certificate, with U.S. citizenship.

Work four 10-hour shifts Monday–Thursday, with Day or Swing shifts. The job focuses on preparing surfaces, fitting assemblies, and inspecting welds to ensure specifications are met, while complying

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED.
• Welding Technology degree or welding certificate.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions, sketches, weld schedules, blueprints, and specifications.
• Basic GD&T knowledge and ability to locate information when needed.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations relevant to welding functions.
• Familiarity with machine tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Manual dexterity for detailed welding and assembly tasks.
• Willingness to complete required welding training and obtain qualifications.
• Ability to work onsite in Kent, Washington.
• Availability for Day or Swing Shift, Monday–Thursday.

Mansioni

• Apply basic TIG welding to join sheet metal aircraft components.
• Prepare weld surfaces and components before welding.
• Fit assemblies according to instructions and specifications.
• Interpret and follow weld schedules, drawings, and related documents.
• Visually and dimensionally inspect completed work for specifications.
• Repair assigned parts as authorized and contribute to continuous improvement.

Conoscenze

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Read blueprints

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Mathematical calculations

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Welding Technology degree or welding certificate

Descrizione del lavoro

Aerospace TIG Welder – Entry Level

Employment Type: Direct Hire
Position Type: Full-Time, Hourly
Work Location: Kent, Washington
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Pay Range: $21.55–$27.00 per hour, depending on qualifications; hiring is targeted toward the lower portion of the range
Open Positions: 4 — two Day Shift and two Swing Shift
Schedule: Monday–Thursday; four 10-hour shifts
Day Shift: Approximately 3:30 AM or 4:00 AM start; exact hours to be confirmed
Swing Shift: 2:30 PM–1:00 AM
Experience Required: Entry level; no minimum years of experience specified
Education Required: High school diploma or GED and a Welding Technology degree or welding certificate
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required

Position Overview

We are seeking entry-level Aerospace TIG Welders to join sheet metal aircraft components using established welding processes, written instructions, weld schedules, and engineering drawings.

This position primarily involves TIG welding thin titanium and nickel alloys, typically approximately 0.030–0.080 inches thick.

The selected candidates will prepare weld surfaces, fit assemblies, perform welding operations, and visually and dimensionally inspect completed work to verify compliance with specifications.

The ideal candidate will have relevant welding education, strong manual dexterity, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn and refine welding techniques. Candidates must be able to collaborate with team members and seek clarification when needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Apply basic TIG welding processes to join sheet metal aircraft components.
• Complete routine and some advanced welding tasks using established practices and procedures.
• Prepare weld surfaces and components before welding.
• Fit assemblies according to applicable instructions and specifications.
• Interpret and follow written instructions, sketches, weld schedules, drawings, and related documentation.
• Visually and dimensionally inspect completed work for compliance with specifications.
• Repair assigned parts as authorized.
• Evaluate completed work to identify opportunities for quality improvement.
• Perform work according to established quality standards and safety procedures.
• Complete the required company TIG welding training program or demonstrate equivalent experience.
• Obtain and maintain required company welding qualifications and certifications, including fillet welding qualifications as applicable.
• Meet established operational standards for efficiency and product quality.
• Read and interpret router operations, blueprints, sketches, and specifications needed to complete assigned work.
• Use machine tools, precision instruments, and measuring equipment as required.
• Apply mathematics relevant to welding operations.
• Work under limited oversight and seek clarification when instructions or requirements are unclear.
• Support different work areas as skills and experience develop.
• Share relevant prior job knowledge and assist with training others when appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Welding Technology degree or welding certificate.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to read and interpret written instructions, sketches, weld schedules, blueprints, and specifications.
• Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), including the ability to locate information and request assistance when needed.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations relevant to welding functions.
• Familiarity with machine tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to perform detailed welding and assembly tasks.
• Ability to inspect completed work and identify quality concerns.
• Willingness to complete required welding training and obtain applicable company welding qualifications.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to recognize when to stop work and seek guidance.
• Ability to follow established safety procedures and use required protective equipment.
• Ability to work onsite in Kent, Washington.
• Availability to work an assigned Day Shift or Swing Shift schedule, Monday–Thursday.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform physical activities involving considerable use of the arms and legs and frequent whole-body movement.
• Ability to climb, balance, lift, and handle materials as required.
• Ability to lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to handle welding tools, components, and precision instruments.
• Ability to wear required protective clothing, goggles, welding helmets, and other protective equipment.

Work Environment

• Onsite aerospace welding and manufacturing environment in Kent, Washington.
• Work involves sheet metal aircraft components and thin titanium and nickel alloys.
• Regular use of welding equipment, machine tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Required use of protective clothing, goggles, helmets with protective lenses, and other equipment to prevent burns and eye injuries.
• Four-day workweek, Monday–Thursday, consisting of four 10-hour shifts.
• Day Shift begins approximately 3:30 AM or 4:00 AM; exact hours will be confirmed.
• Swing Shift operates from 2:30 PM–1:00 AM.
• Strong emphasis on safety, product quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Key Competencies

• TIG welding fundamentals
• Aerospace sheet metal welding
• Thin titanium and nickel alloy welding
• Weld surface preparation
• Assembly fitting
• Blueprint and weld schedule interpretation
• Visual and dimensional inspection
• Precision measuring instrument use
• Basic GD&T
• Welding mathematics
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail and product quality
• Safety awareness
• Teamwork and communication
• Adaptability and willingness to learn
• Continuous improvement