Aerospace TIG Welder I – 1st Shift, On‑Site

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Manchester, CT seeks a Manual Welder on 1st shift to fabricate and weld aerospace components, ensuring high-quality welds per specs and codes. You will set up TIG welds, inspect welds, and maintain equipment, working with stainless steel, Inconel, and aluminum alloys.

The role requires 2+ years of welding experience, the ability to pass TIG assessments, and careful adherence to safety and regulatory standards. ITAR eligibility and US person status are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years’ welding experience in manufacturing.
• Pass TIG welding assessment and become certified on required alloys/joints.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and teamwork.
• Able to interpret specifications and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and weld aerospace tubes, sheet metal, and casting components to design specs.
• Set up and layout jobs using fixtures and procedures for TIG welding in all positions.
• Inspect and maintain welding equipment; log preventative maintenance.
• Prepare weld joints by trimming, sizing, and cleaning; perform GTAW welding.
• Perform borescope and visual weld inspections; verify weld size and root reinforcement.
• Adhere to internal quality systems and ITAR/export controls.
• Validate welds on alloys including stainless steel, Inconel, and aluminum.

Skills

Welding

TIG welding

Quality inspection

Blueprint reading

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Manchester, CT seeks a Manual Welder on 1st shift to fabricate and weld aerospace components, ensuring high-quality welds per specs and codes. You will set up TIG welds, inspect welds, and maintain equipment, working with stainless steel, Inconel, and aluminum alloys.

The role requires 2+ years of welding experience, the ability to pass TIG assessments, and careful adherence to safety and regulatory standards. ITAR eligibility and US person status are required.