Aerospace TIG Welder

ZipRecruiter; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Fort Worth is seeking a Weld Technician for a temp-to-hire position. This role requires TIG welding experience with stainless steel and other metals, and involves collaboration in a team environment while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will hold a high school diploma and relevant welding certifications, with the ability to work efficiently under supervision.

Qualifications

• Requires 1-3 years of verifiable welding experience including TIG welding.
• Must be AWS D17.1 certified within 6 months.
• Able to perform gas tungsten arc welding of stainless steels.

Responsibilities

• Performs various welding techniques to engineering specifications.
• Reads and interprets product and process drawings.
• Documents and maintains required paperwork accurately.

Skills

TIG welding

Ability to fuse thin metal

Teamwork

Interpret drawings and blueprints

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Completion of welding training program

AWS D17.1 certification

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Description:

Temp to hire
Pay Rate Range: $18 - $25/hr
shift differential $1.75
2nd Shift: 3:30pm - 12:00am

Weld test required

Experience required:
1) Aircraft type welding experience
TIG welding -- Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Inconel, Titanium
2) Ability to fuse thin metal. Sheetmetal type background
3) Work closely in team environment & team involvement with ability to work independently.

Position Summary:
Performs manual welding utilizing standard process methods and equipment on various types of stainless steels in the fabrication or repair of assigned parts and products. Performs job under direct supervision or guidance of more experienced team member.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
1. Performs a variety of approved welding techniques to required tolerances per engineering specifications.
2. Reads, interprets and understands product and process drawings, procedures, weld symbols, and quality requirements and applies this to work performed.
3. Makes adjustments, within procedural limits, to fine-tune the process in order to achieve product conformance.
4. Documents and logs all parts as necessary and maintains all required paperwork in an accurate and current manner.
5. Accurately inspects and appropriately processes all work performed.

Secondary Responsibilities/Non Essential Functions:
1. Maintains work area and equipment in an organized, clean and FOD-free manner
2. Obtains and maintains all required qualifications and certifications in stainless steels and Inconel.
3. Maintains a satisfactory high level of performance while following appropriate procedures and observing all pertinent safety rules and requirements
4. Maintains appropriate knowledge and ability levels to efficiently perform all assigned work and utilizes this knowledge base to become proficient on new/unfamiliar assignments
5. Gains ability to perform basic set-up
6. Actively implements lean initiatives by identifying and providing suggestions on areas for improvement. Effectively applies lean concepts and tools in work area.
7. Observes all company policies and procedures, including safety rules, and maintains a clean and orderly work area.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

Qualifications (relevant experience, education and training):
1. Requires High School diploma or equivalent and one to three years of verifiable welding experience including, TIG welding for stainless, Inconel, and titanium. Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) experience with aerospace or precision fabrications desired. Completion of welding training program through vocational school or apprenticeship is desired. Able to work with limited guidance in a team environment.
2. Must be AWS D17.1 certified within 6 months of employment
3. Ability to complete gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) of stainless steels, at varied thicknesses, dimensions, and positions.
4. Ability to successfully complete rework in a timely fashion.
5. Ability to support stanchion set up and stanchion welding.
6. Ability to weld components from mechanical drawings, blueprints and written specifications
7. Ability to interpret weld requirements from blueprints, and written specifications
8. Knowledge of wire and filler materials applications for various stainless steel alloys
9. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
10. Ability to read, write and understand instructions, procedures, drawings and blueprints
11. Must be able to successfully weld Type 321 stainless steel thin wall tubing with an average wall thickness of approximately 0.028”-0.035” with diameters ranging from approximately 0.250” up to 1.5”; and eventually be able to weld Inconel, Titanium, and/or Aluminum.

Typical Mental and Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to constantly remain in a stationary position. The person in this position seldom needs to move about inside the plant to access materials and machinery. The employee is occasionally required to reposition him/herself to operate equipment or move about parts and materials. The person constantly operates welding equipment and machinery. The employee occasionally moves or transports materials and parts weighing up to 25 pounds around the plant. Employees in this job constantly are exposed to Argon Gas and extreme heat.