Flight OTW Welder II

Firefly Aerospace; Bertram (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision plans

Relocation benefits

Educational reimbursement

Short term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace is seeking an Orbital Welder for our Briggs, TX facility to fabricate propulsion tubing assemblies and perform orbital welding to AWS D17.1 standards. You will read 2D/3D drawings, set up welding equipment, and work with engineering and QA to resolve fabrication issues while maintaining safety and cleanliness.

Experience with orbital welding and GTAW is required, with aerospace certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year hands-on orbital welding experience.
• Experience welding to aerospace standards (AWS D17.1).
• Ability to read aerospace 2D/3D drawings and inspect welds.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, bend, face, fit, tack and weld propulsion tubing assemblies.
• Cut, prepare, and clean tubing and fittings prior to welding.
• Perform orbital welds meeting AWS D17.1 and internal standards.
• Set up, operate, and maintain orbital welding equipment.
• Follow approved weld schedules for various materials/sizes.
• Inspect welds visually and with borescope; coordinate with engineering/QA.
• Work from 2D/3D drawings; maintain clean, safe workspace.

Skills

Orbital welding

GTAW welding

Read 2D/3D drawings

Boresscope & visual inspection

Calibration & measurement tools

Hand fitting & tack welding

Education

AWS D17.1 GTAW welding certification

Tools

Fabrication shop equipment

Job description

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACEFirefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the only company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.SUMMARYOur Orbital Welders work closely with fluid systems engineers in our Tube Fabrication Shop to ensure that the building process is being performed in accordance with written instructions. This work primarily includes the fabrication of complex fluid system assemblies. We are hiring for a range of experience levels from mid-level to highly experienced and we encourage all interested candidates to apply. This position is located at our rocket production facility in Briggs, TX.RESPONSIBILITIESFabricate, bend, face, fit, tack and weld propulsion tubing assembliesCut, prepare, and clean tubing and fittings prior to weldingPerform orbital welds that meet AWS D17.1 and internal aerospace quality standardsIndependently set up, operate, and maintain orbital welding equipment in accordance with qualified proceduresExecute qualified weld schedules for a range of materials and tube sizesPerform visual and borescope inspections of welds and internal tube surfacesWork from approved 2D/3D drawings, models, and engineering documentationCoordinate with engineering and quality teams to resolve fabrication or inspection issuesSafely work with hazardous materials and high-pressure systemsMaintain a clean, organized, and controlled work environmentPhysical Requirements & Work ScheduleAbility to work all shifts, including overtime and/or weekends as required1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM - overtime as necessary to meet company needsAbility to lift to 25 lbs. unassistedAbility to stand for extended periods (minimum 8 hours)Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in confined or tight spacesQUALIFICATIONSRequiredMinimum of 1 year of hands-on Orbital welding experienceDemonstrated ability to perform Orbital welding independently without supervisionStrong manual GTAW welding skills, including hand fitting and tack weldingProven ability to hand-bend and face tubing lines to specificationExperience welding to AWS D17.1 or equivalent aerospace standardsAbility to read and interpret aerospace 2D and 3D drawingsExperience performing visual and borescope inspectionsProficiency with fabrication shop equipment (band saws, grinders, sanders, drills, etc.)Experience in using precision measurement tools (calipers, height gauges, scales, etc.)Strong attention to detail, workmanship, and cleanlinessDesired:3+ year of hands-on Orbital welding experienceExperience with propulsion or high-pressure fluid systemsPrior experience supporting aerospace flight hardware or test systemsCertification from an orbital welding training programAWS D17.1 GTAW welding certificationFamiliarity with aerospace fittings such as AN and NPTExperience cleaning tubing systems to aerospace or medical cleanliness standardsExperience inspecting tube assemblies using vector measuring machinesPrimary Level Salary Range:Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, relocation benefits, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options.To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.