Precision Welder - Aerospace & Defense Prototyping

All Aviation Jobs; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Stock options

401(k) plan

Bonuses

PTO

Job summary

Hermeus is seeking an experienced welder to fabricate, assemble, and join structural and piping components for production and mission operations. You will work with engineering and manufacturing teams to deliver precise welds across materials, maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role is hands-on in a fast-paced aerospace environment requiring 5+ years in aerospace/defense fabrication, blueprint interpretation, and all-position welding.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; technical welding certification preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, or high‑precision fabrication.
• Skilled in blueprint interpretation and all‑position welding (flat, horizontal, vertical, overhead).
• Proven ability to fabricate and weld carbon and stainless structures and pipe to spec.
• Must pass company-administered weld qualification tests and internal inspections.
• Available to work overtime and varied shifts to meet mission timelines.
• Physically able to lift 50 lbs, work at heights, and operate in confined or outdoor environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision TIG, MIG, and arc welding on carbon steel, stainless steel, and high‑nickel alloys.
• Interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols to ensure dimensional accuracy and conformance.
• Execute high‑precision laser welding on thin‑gauge and high‑strength alloys, maintaining tight control of heat input, distortion, and weld integrity in mission‑critical hardware.
• Fabricate, assemble, and pressure‑test structural and piping systems supporting aerospace and defense operations.
• Maintain compliance with ASME, AWS, and company weld standards, following approved procedures.
• Uphold strict safety, cleanliness, and quality standards in all work areas.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to resolve fabrication challenges.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to process optimization.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint interpretation

All-position welding

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ASME Section IX

AWS D17.1

MIL-STD welding codes

Job description

Hermeus is seeking an experienced welder to fabricate, assemble, and join structural and piping components for production and mission operations. You will work with engineering and manufacturing teams to deliver precise welds across materials, maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role is hands-on in a fast-paced aerospace environment requiring 5+ years in aerospace/defense fabrication, blueprint interpretation, and all-position welding.