Aerospace TIG Welding Specialist & Process Engineer

Belcan Corporation; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 94,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan Corporation in La Porte, IN, seeks a Welding Specialist/Weld Engineer to develop, control, and continuously improve weld repair and fabrication processes for superalloy castings in an aerospace setting.

The role supports jet engine component production, ensuring Class A quality and adherence to customer specs and industry standards. You will train and certify TIG welders and drive improvements in welding techniques and equipment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in welding technology or related field required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing or production involving TIG welding.
• Minimum 2 years of experience training TIG welders.
• Hands-on TIG welding experience with nickel, cobalt, stainless steel, or other high-performance alloys.
• Strong understanding of TIG welding processes and weld quality requirements.
• Ability to plan and execute weld repairs on complex castings.
• Ability to read and interpret welding procedures and work instructions.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and communication skills.
• Team-oriented with a commitment to continuous improvement and high-quality standards.
• U.S. work authorization is required; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Train new TIG welders in accordance with procedures and quality requirements.
• Monitor weld workmanship and ongoing production welder performance.
• Manage welder certification and biannual recertification programs.
• Plan, develop, and execute weld repairs on potentially scrap castings.
• Monitor weld quality yields and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and implement new welding techniques, processes, and equipment improvements.
• Provide technical support for TIG welding of superalloy castings.
• Maintain welding materials and inventory controls.
• Create and update welding work instructions and process documents.
• Maintain welder certification and stay current with welding requirements.
• Support third-party reaccreditation audits and prepare documentation.
• Procure materials and supplies for welding tools and fixturing.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality and Engineering to resolve issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to weld quality, productivity, cost, and process capability.
• Ensure welding processes comply with customer, aerospace, and industry requirements.

Skills

TIG welding

Welding training

High-performance alloys

Quality standards

Process improvement

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Welding Technology or related

Job description

Belcan Corporation in La Porte, IN, seeks a Welding Specialist/Weld Engineer to develop, control, and continuously improve weld repair and fabrication processes for superalloy castings in an aerospace setting.

The role supports jet engine component production, ensuring Class A quality and adherence to customer specs and industry standards. You will train and certify TIG welders and drive improvements in welding techniques and equipment.