Aerospace Flight TIG Welder – Precision Welding

Firefly Aerospace; Briggs (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Relocation support

Education reimbursement

Short-term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Level 2 TIG Welder to fabricate, assemble, and weld critical propulsion hardware for space vehicles. You will interpret engineering drawings, perform precision fabrication, and deliver welds that meet stringent aerospace standards.

This role partners with engineering to refine processes while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity. Qualified candidates have 2+ years of TIG welding on tubes/assemblies, experience with aerospace alloys (stainless/Inconel), and

Qualifications

• 2 years TIG (GTAW) welding on tubes, pipes or precision assemblies.
• Experience fabricating tubes and pipes with accurate fit‑up and assembly.
• Experience working with aerospace alloys such as stainless steel and Inconel.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and use precision measurement tools.
• Basic computer skills including Outlook and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze engineering drawings to plan welding operations.
• Cut, trim, fit, and fabricate metal components to dimension.
• Perform fit‑up, alignment, and tack welding of tubing and components.
• Set up and operate GTAW equipment to achieve proper penetration and weld quality.
• Fabricate and weld fluid systems and sub‑assemblies.
• Pass aerospace weld qualifications and inspections.
• Inspect welds and hardware for conformance to standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, FOD‑controlled work environment.
• Follow procedures for handling aerospace hardware and participate in safety reviews.

Skills

TIG welding

Aerospace fabrication

Engineering drawings

Precision measurement

GTAW tooling

Reading blueprints

Computer literacy

Job description

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Level 2 TIG Welder to fabricate, assemble, and weld critical propulsion hardware for space vehicles. You will interpret engineering drawings, perform precision fabrication, and deliver welds that meet stringent aerospace standards.

This role partners with engineering to refine processes while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity. Qualified candidates have 2+ years of TIG welding on tubes/assemblies, experience with aerospace alloys (stainless/Inconel), and