Aerospace Precision GTAW Specialist

Modern Industries Manufacturing; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Industries Manufacturing is seeking an experienced TIG welder to produce flight-ready components. You will read customer drawings, interpret weld symbols, and set up for GTAW welds on steel, aluminum, and exotic alloys.

Responsibilities include performing welds to spec, inspecting processes, and maintaining documentation. The role requires good math, blueprint literacy, and machine upkeep in a safety‑minded aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Read blueprints and instructions.
• Complete certifications and documentation.
• Experience with TIG welding on steel, aluminum and exotic alloys.
• Operate and troubleshoot welding equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare joints, perform TIG (GTAW) welding, and finish welds to meet drawings and specs.
• Interpret mechanical drawings and weld symbol requirements.
• Conduct process inspections and document results.
• Maintain and troubleshoot welding equipment.
• Support additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding techniques

Weld symbol interpretation

Basic math

TIG welding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

TIG welding machines (ESAB, Fronius, Kemppi, Hobart, Everlast, CK Worldwide)

Job description

Shape flight-ready components with world‑class TIG skillStep onto the floor and start your day by reviewing customer drawings and specifications. You translate weld symbols at a glance, determine joint prep, select the right filler for steel, aluminum, or exotic alloys, and dial in amps and volts. With fixturing set, you execute clean GTAW passes, then finish to spec. You verify quality through in‑process inspections, complete certifications and documentation, and keep your station and equipment in peak condition. As production needs shift, you take on other tasks assigned by the area supervisor—staying flexible, precise, and safety‑minded throughout.What you’ll doPrepare joints, perform TIG (GTAW) welding, and finish welds to meet customer drawings, specifications, and work instructions.Interpret mechanical drawings and weld requirement symbology.Conduct process inspections and complete required certifications and documentation.Maintain and troubleshoot welding equipment.Support additional duties as assigned by the area supervisor.What you’ll bringBasic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills.Ability to read blueprints and instructions.Basic computer skills and strong proficiency in welding techniques.Knowledge of wire and filler applications for various steel alloys, aluminum, and select exotic materials.Working knowledge of fixturing and weld setup parameters (amps, volts, etc.); able to read wiring schematics.BackgroundHigh school diploma or equivalent.Successful completion of an internal welding test.Minimum 3 years of experience across various welding processes.Industry proficiencyAerospace ManufacturingTools you’ll useTIG Welder (ESAB, Fronius, Kemppi, Hobart, Everlast, CK Worldwide)Equal Employment Opportunity*All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.