Orbital Welder - Aerospace Tubing Specialist

Firefly Aerospace, Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO for exempt employees

3-month sabbatical for every 5 years

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Mental health services

Paid military leave

Relocation benefits

Educational reimbursement

Employee stock bonuses

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is expanding its Tube Fabrication Shop in Briggs, TX, seeking qualified Orbital Welders to assemble and certify propulsion tubing. You will read aerospace drawings, weld to strict standards, and participate in a high-precision production environment with safety as a priority.

We value meticulous craftsmanship, the ability to work across shifts, and a commitment to quality in aerospace hardware. Bring your orbital welding expertise and teamwork to our growing space program.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of hands-on orbital welding experience.
• Proven ability to perform orbital welding independently.
• Strong GTAW welding skills, including hand fitting and tack welding.
• Read and interpret aerospace 2D/3D drawings.
• Experience welding to AWS D17.1 or equivalent aerospace standards.

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.
• Independently set up, operate, and maintain orbital welding equipment.
• Execute qualified weld schedules for a range of materials and tube sizes.
• Perform visual and borescope inspections of welds and interior surfaces.
• Work from approved 2D/3D drawings, models, and engineering documentation.
• Coordinate with engineering and quality teams to resolve fabrication issues.
• Safely work with hazardous materials and high-pressure systems.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and controlled work environment.

Skills

Orbital welding

GTAW welding

Read 2D/3D drawings

Inspect welds (borescope)

Education

Orbital welding certification

AWS D17.1 GTAW certification

Tools

Band saws

Grinders

Sanders

Drills

Calipers

Height gauges

Scales

Vector measuring machines

Job description

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is expanding its Tube Fabrication Shop in Briggs, TX, seeking qualified Orbital Welders to assemble and certify propulsion tubing. You will read aerospace drawings, weld to strict standards, and participate in a high-precision production environment with safety as a priority.

We value meticulous craftsmanship, the ability to work across shifts, and a commitment to quality in aerospace hardware. Bring your orbital welding expertise and teamwork to our growing space program.