Aerospace Welder/Fabricator — Class A TIG Expert

Gravitics, Inc; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravitics, Inc. is hiring a Welder/Fabricator onsite in Marysville, WA to build primary structures for human-rated spaceflight hardware.

You will weld aluminum and steel with precision, form and fit parts, and participate in automated/robotic welding systems within a growing manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include welding, inspection, tooling, and collaboration with engineering to improve processes, while adhering to safety standards and schedules.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Class A TIG welding experience
• Hands-on welding with MIG/TIG/Laser for steel and aluminum
• Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints/technical drawings
• Familiarity with NDT processes (X-ray, Eddy Current, Ultrasound) or similar
• Automated or robotic welding experience
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs; sit/stand for extended periods
• Willingness to work evenings/weekends; travel up to 25%

Responsibilities

• Weld primary structure for human-rated space hardware; perform Class A aluminum and steel welds
• Fit, form, clean parts, and set up welding equipment for production; fabricate tooling to support production
• Cut, form, and weld from engineering drawings and technical instructions
• Inspect fabricated parts for geometry acceptance and weld conformance; diagnose defects and recommend corrective actions
• Operate manufacturing equipment (CNC mills, water jets, bandsaws) and precision tools (torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers)
• Work with X-ray technicians and support other NDT processes
• Collaborate with engineering on tooling improvements, build issues, and design feedback; coordinate with quality and manufacturing leadership
• Own equipment configuration and capacity for your work area; forecast bottlenecks and remove blockers
• Implement machine maintenance schedules and manage spares so equipment stays up and running
• Ensure shop processes have accessible, correct documentation; help transfer proven processes into standard production

Skills

Class A TIG welding

Fabrication/forming

Blueprint reading

NDT familiarity

Robotic welding

Lifting to 50 lbs

Evenings/weekends availability

Up to 25% travel

Job description

Gravitics, Inc. is hiring a Welder/Fabricator onsite in Marysville, WA to build primary structures for human-rated spaceflight hardware.

You will weld aluminum and steel with precision, form and fit parts, and participate in automated/robotic welding systems within a growing manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include welding, inspection, tooling, and collaboration with engineering to improve processes, while adhering to safety standards and schedules.