Certified GTAW Welder – Precision Blueprint Work (1st Shift)

Barnes Aerospace; East Granby (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes Aerospace is seeking a skilled welder for 1st shift in East Granby, CT. The role requires GTAW certification, AWS D17.1, PWA 16, and 3-5 years welding experience.

You will read blueprints and process sheets, set up machines, and work with fixtures and positioners to assemble high‑quality components. Candidates must pass materials tests, maintain clean workstations, document logs and orders, and comply with safety and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Requires GTAW certification, AWS D17.1, and PWA 16 (any group material).
• 3–5 years welding experience required.
• Ability to read, interpret, and process blueprints and operation sheets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials for welding: cut, grind and clean metal.
• Read weld blueprints and follow work order requirements.
• Set up welding machine for specified materials, thicknesses, and positions.
• Utilize fixtures and weld positioner to complete welds.
• Dimensional inspection of welds using calipers, protractors, gauges; inspect parts for defects.
• Complete required logs, check sheets, job orders, and other paperwork.
• Maintain neat, organized workstation and comply with safety guidelines.

Skills

GTAW certification

AWS D17.1

PWA 16

Welding experience

Blueprint reading

Bench tools & gauges

Written & verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding fixtures & positioner

Calipers, micrometers, height gauges

Job description

Barnes Aerospace is seeking a skilled welder for 1st shift in East Granby, CT. The role requires GTAW certification, AWS D17.1, PWA 16, and 3-5 years welding experience.

You will read blueprints and process sheets, set up machines, and work with fixtures and positioners to assemble high‑quality components. Candidates must pass materials tests, maintain clean workstations, document logs and orders, and comply with safety and regulatory requirements.