Mid-Level TIG Welder (Night Shift)

EXPANSIA; Hollywood (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

EXPANSIA in Hollywood, MD is hiring a TIG Welder for night shift (2pm–1am, Mon–Thu) to support a Defense Technology initiative. The role requires ability to obtain Secret Clearance and welding in aerospace environments.

Responsibilities include performing TIG welds per project plans, interpreting blueprints, and creating fixturing for production. Candidates should have High School Diploma/GED and 1 year welding experience; CAD tools like AutoCAD or OrCAD are a plus.

Qualifications

• Clearance: Ability to obtain Secret Clearance.
• High School Diploma/GED and 1 year experience as a commercial/aerospace welder.
• Current and valid certifications are a plus.
• AutoCAD for schematics and drawings.
• OrCAD (preferred) or similar EDA tools (e.g., Altium) for PCB development.
• Knowledge of heat applications to prevent warpage.
• General shop practices: layout, drilling, sawing, grinding.
• Able to lift up to 75 lbs daily.
• Must wear approved PPE and work overtime/weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform TIG weld methods based on project requirements.
• Read and interpret project plans and blueprints.
• Create fixturing for production welding environments.

Skills

TIG welding

Read blueprints

Heat management

PPE compliance

Overtime availability

Education

High School Diploma/GED

1 year aerospace welder experience

Tools

AutoCAD

OrCAD

Job description

OVERVIEW

Start Date: Immediate JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense Technology platform named Aether Aerospace focused on delivering high-impact technologies, technology-enabled services and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and related national security customers. Backed by Falfurrias Management Partners, the platform brings together deep domain expertise across Army, Navy, and Air Force and Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities. The combined organization operates as a multi-entity aerospace and defense technology and tech-enabled services and manufacturing enterprise positioned for scalable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.

Full-time/Permanent Employee Location: Hollywood, MD and Nightshift: is 2pm-1am Mon-Thur (4-10s) We are seeking a full-time TIG Welder to join our team. The selected candidate must have the ability to obtain a government clearance and must have good knowledge and understanding of welding applications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform TIG weld methods based on project requirements.


• Read and interpret project plans, blueprints and other written instructions and diagrams to perform task at hand.


• Creating fixturing for production welding environments


• Possession of current AWS D17.1 certification (aluminum, carbon steel, or stainless steel)

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Clearance: Ability to obtain Secret Clearance Education and Years of Experience: High School Diploma/GED and 1 Year of experience as a commercial/ aerospace welder.


• Current and valid certification(s) a plus.


• AutoCAD for schematics and drawings


• OrCAD (preferred) or similar EDA tools (e.g., Altium) for PCB development


• Good knowledge & understanding of heat applications, heat absorbents during welding operations to prevent warpages of parts.


• General knowledge of shop practices including layout, drilling, sawing, grinding, etc.


• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs on a daily basis.


• Must wear approved PPE (personal protective equipment).


• Must be able to work overtime, weekends, and other shifts as required

$28.03 - $35.45 an hour

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certificates.

Aether Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.