Aerospace Welder (TIG/GTAW) — Immediate Openings

BARNES; East Granby (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid vacation and holidays

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Barnes Aerospace is seeking skilled welders to join our team across our CT locations, including East Granby and East Hartford. You will prepare, weld, and inspect components, following blueprints and work orders, while maintaining quality and safety standards.

With competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, you’ll contribute to a manufacturing environment that values accuracy, teamwork, and continuous improvement in aerospace production.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of welding experience in manufacturing or aerospace industry.
• TIG/GTAW welding certification (AWS D17.1, PW A 16) in any material group.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and operation sheets.
• Experience with standard bench tools and inspection equipment (calipers, micrometers, height gauges).
• Ability to multitask in a manufacturing cell environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials for welding by cutting, grinding, and cleaning metals.
• Read and interpret weld blueprints, engineered drawings, and work orders.
• Set up welding equipment based on material type, thickness, and position.
• Use complex weld fixtures and positioners (turntables).
• Inspect welds and assemblies using calipers, protractors, gauges, and other measurement tools.
• Perform dimensional and cosmetic inspections to ensure quality standards.
• Complete work according to manufacturing schedules and standard times.
• Pass required welding certification tests for shop materials.
• Complete quarterly process control samples.
• Maintain logs, check sheets, job orders, and related documentation.
• Follow safety guidelines and wear PPE.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and promote good housekeeping.
• Complete compliance training and adhere to company policies and laws.

Skills

Welding experience

Blueprint reading

Multitasking in manufacturing cell

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

TIG/GTAW welding certification (AWS D17.1, PW A 16)

Job description

Barnes Aerospace is seeking skilled welders to join our team across our CT locations, including East Granby and East Hartford. You will prepare, weld, and inspect components, following blueprints and work orders, while maintaining quality and safety standards.

With competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, you’ll contribute to a manufacturing environment that values accuracy, teamwork, and continuous improvement in aerospace production.