Flight TIG Welder II, 2nd Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental and vision

Educational/relocation reimbursement

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Level 2 TIG Welder to fabricate, assemble, and weld flight-critical fluid systems and launch vehicle components using GTAW processes. You will interpret complex engineering drawings, execute precision fabrication, and deliver welds that meet aerospace quality standards.

This role partners closely with engineering to refine manufacturing processes while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity.

Qualifications

• 2 years of hands-on TIG (GTAW) welding experience on tube, pipe, or precision assemblies.
• Demonstrated tube and pipe fabrication including cutting, facing, precision fit-up, and assembly.
• Experience with aerospace alloys including stainless steel and Inconel.
• Proficiency using precision measurement tools to hold tight tolerances.
• Ability to read, interpret, and execute work from engineering drawings.
• Basic computer proficiency including Outlook, Teams, and web-based manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations.
• Cut, trim, fit, and fabricate metal components to dimension.
• Perform fit-up, alignment, and tack welding of tubing and components prior to final weld.
• Set up and operate GTAW equipment, adjusting parameters to achieve proper penetration and weld quality.
• Fabricate, assemble, and weld various fluid systems and sub-assembly components.
• Pass aerospace-level weld qualifications including multi-position certifications and radiographic acceptance criteria.
• Inspect completed welds and fabricated hardware for conformance to standards and drawings.
• Document work performed, create NCRs for non-conforming hardware, and support redline incorporation as needed.

Skills

TIG welding

Tube fabrication

Aerospace alloys

Precision measurement

Reading drawings

Outlook/Teams

Airworthiness/quality

NDE inspection

Tools

Calipers

Height gauges

GTAW equipment

Job description

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Level 2 TIG Welder to fabricate, assemble, and weld flight-critical fluid systems and launch vehicle components using GTAW processes. You will interpret complex engineering drawings, execute precision fabrication, and deliver welds that meet aerospace quality standards.

This role partners closely with engineering to refine manufacturing processes while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity.