Senior Welder - Aerospace (Night Shift)

Telemetry Today LLC; Long Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Purchase Program

Medical plans

Dental and Vision

Paid vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays

EV charging subsidy

Onsite fitness centers

Merch discounts

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Welder based at our Long Beach, CA facility to weld and fabricate fluid systems and sub-assemblies for rocket engines. You will read blueprints, follow procedures, and ensure tight tolerances across welds for high-reliability aerospace components.

Requirements include 8+ years of welding experience, proficiency in GTAW/TIG, orbital welding, and laser welding, plus the ability to interpret welding symbols and blueprints.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of welding experience with advanced techniques.
• Experience in Aerospace/Automotive/Shipbuilding/Construction.
• Familiarity with welding standards and codes (ASME, ANSI, ISO, D17.1).
• Proficient in GTAW TIG, OTW orbital, Laser welding, lathe welding.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and welding symbols.
• Experience welding on diameters .011–.250.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate welding systems following procedures.
• Weld assemblies per work orders and blueprints within tight tolerances.
• Review blueprints to ensure product specifications are met.

Skills

GTAW (TIG)

Orbital Tube Welding

Laser Welding

Small-diameter welding (.011–.250)

Blueprint reading

Welding codes (ASME/ANSI/ISO/D17.1)

Exotic alloys exposure

Fabrication & assembly

Grinding/fit-ups

Education

Welding Certifications TIG/Brazing

Materials knowledge: Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Titanium, Inconel

Tools

ASME/ANSI/ISO/D17.1 codes

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Welder based at our Long Beach, CA facility to weld and fabricate fluid systems and sub-assemblies for rocket engines. You will read blueprints, follow procedures, and ensure tight tolerances across welds for high-reliability aerospace components.

Requirements include 8+ years of welding experience, proficiency in GTAW/TIG, orbital welding, and laser welding, plus the ability to interpret welding symbols and blueprints.