Skilled Aircraft Welder – TIG & Tool Fabrication

Spirit AeroSystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita, KS is seeking a Manufacturing Welder to join a unionized shop. The role involves TIG welding, fabrication, and tool assembly with adherence to AWS D17.1 standards.

Candidates should be able to read weld symbols and engineering drawings, and have prior production aircraft welding experience. The position offers competitive pay with union-based wage scales and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be willing and able to work any shift.
• Ability to read weld symbols and engineering drawings.
• Production aircraft welding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, estimate, sequence and perform welding and fabrication tasks.
• Operate fabrication tools and machine tools and read drawings/CAD models.
• Maintain AWS certifications and perform routine machine maintenance.
• Pass weld certifications and ensure welds meet industry standards.
• Coordinate with team to plan work and verify quality.

Skills

TIG welding

Welding aluminum

Welding stainless steel

Read weld symbols

Blueprints

Tools

AWS D17.1

Job description

Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita, KS is seeking a Manufacturing Welder to join a unionized shop. The role involves TIG welding, fabrication, and tool assembly with adherence to AWS D17.1 standards.

Candidates should be able to read weld symbols and engineering drawings, and have prior production aircraft welding experience. The position offers competitive pay with union-based wage scales and comprehensive benefits.