Orbital Tube Welder
Cimarron Software Services, Inc.
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Job summary
Cimarron Software Services, Inc. is seeking an Orbital Tube Welder for our Briggs, TX facility. The role centers on fabricating complex fluid systems in a NASA/space-focused environment, collaborating with Fluid Systems Engineers to maintain the highest aerospace quality standards.
The position requires 3+ years of orbital welding, strong GTAW skills, and the ability to read 2D/3D drawings. This is a 100% onsite, full-time opportunity with shift and overtime as needed.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of hands-on orbital welding experience.
- Ability to read aerospace 2D/3D drawings.
- Proficient in visual and borescope inspections.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for long periods.
Responsibilities
- Fabricate, bend, face, fit, tack, and weld propulsion tubing assemblies.
- Cut, prepare, and clean tubing and fittings prior to welding.
- Perform orbital welds per AWS D17.1 and aerospace standards.
- Set up, operate, and maintain orbital welding equipment.
- Execute weld schedules across materials and sizes.
- Inspect welds and surfaces; review drawings with engineering.
- Work with QA to resolve fabrication or inspection issues.
- Handle hazardous materials and high-pressure systems safely.
- Maintain a clean, organized work area.
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Job description
Orbital Tube Welder
Briggs, TX 78608 US (Primary)
100% Onsite
Full-time
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$35.00 - 45.00/hr
Cimarron is seeking an Orbital Tube Welder to support our partnership with a commercial aerospace company at their rocket production facility in Briggs, TX. In this role, you will be part of a collaborative team responsible for the fabrication of complex fluid systems within the customer's Tube Fabrication Shop. You will work closely with Fluid Systems Engineers to ensure all fabrication activities are performed in accordance with approved procedures and stringent aerospace quality standards.
Through this partnership, Cimarron provides skilled technical talent in support of our customer's innovative launch and space systems. This team develops small- to medium-lift launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles for government and commercial missions from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. This team leverages carbon composite structures, patented propulsion technologies, and common components across vehicles to move fast, improve reliability, and deliver payloads at a lower cost.
- Fabricate, bend, face, fit, tack, and weld propulsion tubing assemblies.
- Cut, prepare, and clean tubing and fittings prior to welding.
- Perform orbital welds in compliance with AWS D17.1 and internal aerospace standards.
- Independently set up, operate, and maintain orbital welding equipment per qualified procedures.
- Execute qualified weld schedules across multiple materials and tube sizes.
- Perform visual and borescope inspections of welds and internal tube surfaces.
- Work from approved 2D/3D drawings, models, and engineering documentation.
- Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to resolve fabrication or inspection issues.
- Safely handle hazardous materials and work with high-pressure systems.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and controlled work environment.
- Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible for consideration at this time.
- Ability to support 1st shift assignments (7 am - 3:30 pm CT) and overtime, as needed.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted.
- Ability to stand for extended periods (minimum 8 hours).
- Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and work in confined spaces.
- 3 or more years of hands-on orbital welding experience.
- Ability to perform orbital welding independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong manual GTAW welding skills, including hand fitting and tack welding.
- Experience in hand-bending and facing tubing to specification.
- Experience welding to AWS D17.1 or equivalent aerospace standards.
- Ability to read and interpret aerospace 2D and 3D drawings.
- Experience performing visual and borescope inspections.
- Proficiency with fabrication shop equipment (band saws, grinders, sanders, drills, etc.).
- Experience using precision measurement tools (calipers, height gauges, scales, etc.).
- Strong attention to detail, workmanship, and cleanliness.
- Experience with propulsion or high-pressure fluid systems.
- Prior experience supporting aerospace flight hardware or test systems.
- Certification from an orbital welding training program.
- AWS D17.1 GTAW welding certification.
- Familiarity with aerospace fittings such as AN and NPT.
- Experience cleaning tubing systems to aerospace or medical cleanliness standards.
- Experience in inspecting tube assemblies using vector measuring machines.
Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more. From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family. Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Resumes should list employment dates in month/year format (e.g., January 2020 – March 2024) for each position to meet customer and contract documentation requirements.
- Major Medical and Hospitalization
- Vision Care
- Preventive Care
- Ancillary Benefits
- Life Insurance and AD&D
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Additional Life and Dependent Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Matching
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Direct Deposit
- Other Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Leave
- Education Reimbursement
- Wellness Program
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