Sr. TIG Welder (Night Shift)

Aether Aerospace; Hollywood (MD); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Aether Aerospace is hiring a full-time TIG Welder for our Hollywood, MD site. The role requires the ability to obtain a government clearance and strong weld experience for aerospace components.

Responsibilities include reading plans, performing varied welds, creating production fixtures, and ensuring AWS D17.1 compliance. You must lift up to 75 lbs and work the night shift, with overtime as needed, supporting critical defense programs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with 4+ years as a commercial/aerospace welder.
• Ability to obtain a Secret government clearance.
• Experience reading project plans and welding to aerospace standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform weld methods per project requirements.
• Read and interpret plans, blueprints, and diagrams.
• Create fixtures for production welding environments.
• Maintain AWS D17.1 compliant welding for aluminum and steels.
• Lift up to 75 lb and work overtime/night shifts as required.

Skills

Welding

Reading blueprints

AWS D17.1 knowledge

Secret clearance

Physical strength

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

AutoCAD

OrCAD

Altium

Job description

Start Date: Immediate

JHNA,CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense Technology platform named Aether Aerospace focused on delivering high-impact technologies, technology-enabled services and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and related national security customers. Backed by Falfurrias Management Partners, the platform brings together deep domainexpertiseacross Army, Navy, and Air Force and Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities.

The combined organizationoperatesas a multi-entity aerospace and defense technology and tech-enabled services and manufacturing enterprise positioned for scalable growth, operational excellence, and long‑term value creation.

OVERVIEW

Full-time/Permanent Employee

Location: Hollywood, MD and Nightshift: is 2pm-1am Mon-Thur (4-10s)

We are seeking a full-time TIG Welder to join our team. The selected candidate must have the ability to obtain a government clearance and must have good knowledge and understanding of welding applications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform different weld methods based on project requirements
• Read and interpret project plans, blueprints and other written instructions and diagrams to perform task at hand.
• Demonstrated proficiency in advanced fabrication methods - preferably within the aerospace industry
• Creating fixturing for production welding environments
• Possession of current AWS D17.1 certification (aluminum, carbon steel, or stainless steel)

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Clearance: Ability toobtain Secret Clearance
Education and Years of Experience: High School Diploma/GED and 4+ Year of experience as a commercial/ aerospace welder. Current and valid certification(s) a plus.

• AutoCAD for schematics and drawings

• OrCAD (preferred) or similar EDA tools (e.g., Altium) for PCB development

• Good knowledge & understanding of heat applications, heat absorbents during welding operations to prevent warpages of parts.

• General knowledge of shop practices including layout, drilling, sawing, grinding, etc.

• Ability tolift upto 75lbson a daily basis.

• Must wear approved PPE (personal protective equipment).

• Must be able to work overtime, weekends, and other shifts asrequired

$31.76 - $39.71 an hour

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

Aether Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.