Aerospace Weld Trainer

Howmet Aerospace; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Cleveland, OH seeks a confident Weld Trainer to onboard and train new welders on GTAW equipment, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity.

You will deliver hands-on training, mentor a range of skill levels, and collaborate with engineers to raise welding standards across facilities. Travel as needed to support teams and maintain best practices.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified welder with AMS2694 or AWS certification.
• Minimum 3 years of professional welding experience in industrial settings.
• Authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Train, mentor, and certify new welders in GTAW-based processes.
• Provide ongoing skills development and performance feedback.
• Monitor weld quality, yields, and compliance with blueprints.
• Conduct inspections of weld samples to verify quality standards.
• Develop and improve welding methods and equipment for production.
• Collaborate with engineers and supervisors to evaluate trainees.
• Travel on a limited basis as required.

Skills

Train and coach

Collaboration

Time management

Teaching ability

Education

Certified Welder via AMS2694 or AWS certification

Job description

Responsibilities

We’re looking for a confident Weld Trainer with demonstrated experience onboarding and training new welders to be successful welding with GTAW based equipment to join our team and help develop the next generation of skilled welders. In this role, you’ll deliver hands‑on training, mentor learners of varying skill levels, and ensure all trainees meet aerospace industry and organizational standards for safety, quality, and productivity.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys teaching others, and thrives in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment and is ready to be a part of a growing business.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Train, mentor, and certify new welders
• Provide ongoing skills development, coaching, and performance feedback to welding personnel regarding quality and speed of welds
• Monitor workmanship, weld quality yields, and compliance with specifications and blueprints
• Conduct over-inspection of weld samples/parts to verify quality standards
• Develop and improve welding methods, techniques, and equipment for production applications
• Serve as a person to share best practices with other facilities
• Plan and execute weld repairs on potentially scrap castings
• Maintain weld wire, weld cap, and related inventory controls
• Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities to problem solve casting repair and/or operator techniques
• Support time expectations for work completion
• Audit standard work and ensure adherence to established procedures
• Collaborate with Engineers and Supervisors to evaluate trainees and address training issues
• Define tools and supplies needed for training and production support
• Ability to travel on a limited basis
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support department and organizational goals

Essential Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to train, coach, and collaborate effectively
• Demonstrated ability to train new employees while taking and communicating directions on business needs
• Self-driven, disciplined, and able to manage multiple priorities with a strong sense of urgency
• Ability to support development of new welding techniques, work instructions, and implementation of new technologies

Basic Qualifications:

• Certified Welder via AMS2694 or relevant AWS certification
• Minimum 3 years of professional welding experience in industrial, manufacturing, or fabrication environments.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant’s ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in multiple welding processes and blueprint reading
• Minimum 2 years’ experience onboarding and training new weld trainees
• Strong understanding of welding safety standards and quality requirements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to different learning styles

About Us

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report . Follow: LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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About The Team

The Howmet engines business produces world-class aerospace engine components, including investment castings, fasteners, rings and forgings. Our vacuum melted superalloys, machining, performance coatings and hot isostatic pressing for high performance parts enable the next generation of quieter, cleaner and more fuel-efficient aerospace engines. Able to supply more than 90% of structural and rotating aerospace engine components.