Aerospace GTAW Specialist — Precision Castings Repair

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 61,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in LaPorte, IN is seeking an Aerospace GTAW Specialist to perform TIG repair and production welding on castings to Class A standards. You will select filler alloys, tune AC/DC power sources, and fabricate copper backups for precise welds, collaborating with metal cell operations as needed.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least 1 year of TIG welding experience in a professional setting, with shifts across 1st, 2nd, or 3rd as listed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 1 year of TIG welding experience in a professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform TIG repair and production welding on castings to Class A requirements.
• Support maintenance and fixture welding across alloys, including aluminum.
• Fabricate copper backups and use them to execute precise welds.
• Operate and tune AC/DC power sources and torch components.
• Select filler wire designations and sizes.
• Blend welds and finish, rework, and clean per MCO duties.

Skills

TIG welding

GTAW

Soldering

Blueprint reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Foot control Welding equipment

Job description

Aerospace GTAW Specialist — Precision Castings Repair (LaPorte, IN)At Howmet Aerospace in LaPorte, IN, your TIG/GTAW expertise will keep high-performance castings and tooling flight-ready. You’ll apply established weld procedures and meet customer specifications while repairing or fabricating castings, dies, molds, fixtures, and related equipment.What a Day Looks LikeBeginning your shift, you’ll dial in the production AC/DC power source, select filler alloys and diameters, and set shielding gas for both torch and copper backups you’ve fabricated. From there, you’ll execute precise repair and production TIG welds that meet Class A standards (FPI and X-Ray acceptance), then blend, finish, and clean your work to spec—often partnering with metal cell operations for rework and final prep. Along the way, you may support maintenance and fixture welding across multiple alloys, including aluminum.PayStarting rate: $29.14/hrAfter 12 months: $30.41/hrScheduleTraining: Monday–Friday, 1st Shift (6am–2pm) for up to 6 monthsPost-training: Transition to 2nd (2pm–10pm) or 3rd Shift (10pm–6am)Core ResponsibilitiesPerform TIG repair and production welding on castings to Class A requirements (FPI and X-Ray acceptance).Support occasional maintenance and fixture welding across various alloys, including aluminum.Fabricate and utilize copper backups to execute precise welds.Operate and tune AC/DC power sources; manage all torch components for optimal performance.Select appropriate filler wire alloy designations and sizes.Set correct power parameters and shielding gas flows for torch and backups.Blend welds on repair/production weld castings to meet finish requirements.Prep welds as needed and carry out finishing, rework, and metal cleaning aligned with metal cell operator (MCO) duties.Basic QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED equivalency required.One year of TIG welding experience in a professional work environment is required (must be gained through employment, not solely through training or education).Preferred QualificationsWelding vocational training.Skilled in manual Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) using remote foot control.ProficienciesSolderingProduction welding setupsBlueprint readingTools & TechnologyTIG Welder