Orbital Tube Welder II — Aerospace Fluid Systems

Firefly Aerospace; Briggs (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision plans

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Short term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace in Briggs, TX, is seeking an Orbital Welder for our Tube Fabrication Shop. The role involves fabricating, welding, and inspecting propulsion tubing assemblies to exacting standards.

Responsibilities include assembling per 2D/3D drawings, coordinating with engineering and quality teams, and maintaining orbital welding equipment. Candidates should have hands-on orbital welding experience and familiarity with aerospace standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of hands-on orbital welding experience.
• Ability to read aerospace 2D and 3D drawings.
• Strong GTAW welding skills including hand fitting and tack welding.
• Experience welding to aerospace standards (AWS D17.1).
• Experience with propulsion or high-pressure fluid systems.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, bend, face, fit, tack and weld propulsion tubing assemblies.
• Cut, prepare, and clean tubing and fittings prior to welding.
• Perform orbital welds that meet AWS D17.1 and internal aerospace quality standards.
• Set up, operate, and maintain orbital welding equipment per procedures.
• Execute qualified weld schedules for a range of materials and sizes.
• Inspect welds and internal tube surfaces visually and borescopes.
• Work from approved 2D/3D drawings and engineering docs.
• Coordinate with engineering and quality teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Orbital welding

GTAW welding

Reading drawings

Tubing fabrication

Inspection (borescope)

Tools

Band saws

Grinders

Sanders

Calipers

Height gauges

Job description

Firefly Aerospace in Briggs, TX, is seeking an Orbital Welder for our Tube Fabrication Shop. The role involves fabricating, welding, and inspecting propulsion tubing assemblies to exacting standards.

Responsibilities include assembling per 2D/3D drawings, coordinating with engineering and quality teams, and maintaining orbital welding equipment. Candidates should have hands-on orbital welding experience and familiarity with aerospace standards.