Aerospace TIG Welder — Precision & Impact

Blue Origin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Education Support Program

Stock Options

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a skilled welder to join our Operations team in Huntsville. You will perform manual TIG welding on aerospace-grade materials, interpret engineering drawings, and ensure weld quality through inspections and tooling support.

The role emphasizes safety, precision, and collaboration with engineers on design improvements. Responsibilities include preparing parts, maintaining machines, and following work instructions to support welding and assembly operations in an industrial

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience with DC- and AC-TIG welding of metals including stainless steels, aluminum, Inconel alloys.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and the ability to document and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to use precision hand tools, standard mechanical tools and fabrication shop equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual TIG welding on aerospace-grade stainless steel, aluminum, and Inconel hardware using manual and/or automatic welding equipment.
• Execute weld preparation tasks including cutting, blending, chamfering, and cleaning of parts and assemblies to ensure proper fit and surface condition prior to welding.
• Support and prepare hardware for post-weld inspection processes such as dye penetrant testing and chemical treatments.
• Perform periodic maintenance on machines with complex pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Accurately use precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and Pi tape to verify dimensional conformance and weld quality.
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings and specifications to determine proper layouts, joint configurations, and welding sequences.
• Review, edit, and follow Work Instructions for welding and assembly operations, ensuring documentation accuracy and traceability.
• Design, support, and fabricate tooling and fixtures to support welding and assembly operations.
• Communicate with engineers on design concepts, offering practical suggestions and feedback for design improvements.
• Monitor and verify weld quality in accordance with statistical process controls or other established quality control procedures.
• Work safely and responsibly within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Overhead Crane operation

Skills

TIG welding (DC/AC)

Reading drawings

Documentation

Precision tools

Safety culture

Tools

CREO CAD

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a skilled welder to join our Operations team in Huntsville. You will perform manual TIG welding on aerospace-grade materials, interpret engineering drawings, and ensure weld quality through inspections and tooling support.

The role emphasizes safety, precision, and collaboration with engineers on design improvements. Responsibilities include preparing parts, maintaining machines, and following work instructions to support welding and assembly operations in an industrial