Lead Aerospace Welder: MIG/TIG, Team Leader

Aerotek; California; On-site; USD 50,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Lead Aerospace Welder / Fabricator in Santa Ana, CA to lead a team of experienced metal fabricators and welders. You will perform high-quality custom fabrication and welding while guiding the team to meet demanding production schedules, with day shift hours and regular overtime opportunities.

The role focuses on precision work with steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, interpreting CAD drawings, and maintaining aerospace quality standards in a fast-paced facility.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of welding and metal fabrication experience.
• MIG and TIG welding experience in aerospace applications.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from engineering drawings and CAD prints.
• Experience leading or supervising a fabrication or welding team.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills for coordinating work and resolving issues.
• Ability to work overtime and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide daily hands-on support to the welding and fabrication team to meet production goals and quality standards.
• Orient and schedule daily work assignments to maintain efficient workflow.
• Coach, mentor, and train team members in welding, fabrication, safety, and quality expectations.
• Reinforce company policies and ensure high quality and throughput with leadership support.
• Report progress and issues to leadership in a timely manner.
• Read engineering drawings and CAD prints to plan welding and fabrication operations.
• Perform MIG and TIG welding and precise fabrication within tight schedules.
• Measure, cut, fit, and detail materials in steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Inspect finished products for conformance to specifications and tolerances.

Skills

Team leadership

MIG welding

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Fabrication

Aerospace experience

Quality control

Dimensional measurement

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Job description

Aerotek is seeking a Lead Aerospace Welder / Fabricator in Santa Ana, CA to lead a team of experienced metal fabricators and welders. You will perform high-quality custom fabrication and welding while guiding the team to meet demanding production schedules, with day shift hours and regular overtime opportunities.

The role focuses on precision work with steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, interpreting CAD drawings, and maintaining aerospace quality standards in a fast-paced facility.