TIG/HELIARC WELDER A

Safran Group; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote work

Job summary

Safran Seats USA in Texas is seeking a TIG/Heliarc Welder A to join our production team. The role focuses on assembling and repairing aerospace seating components, performing TIG welding on aluminum and stainless steels, and ensuring weld quality on bench or shop floor.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of welding experience, strong blueprint reading skills, and the ability to interpret complex drawings and WPS standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1–3 years related experience required.
• Completion of formal welding training is a plus.
• Highly skilled in TIG welding and precision measuring instruments.
• Must read and interpret average to complex blueprints, drawings, diagrams, tolerance information, route sheets, work orders, safety guidelines, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform TIG welding operations on aluminum, stainless steel, and other aerospace-grade metals on complex welds.
• Read and interpret complex blueprints, weld symbols and route sheets.
• Set up and use fixtures accurately to ensure quality welds and part integrity.
• Apply proper welding rod selection using established color code systems.
• Follow WPS (Welding Procedure Specification) standards and qualify for MVP and Operator Certifications.
• Use precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and scales to inspect and verify parts.
• Rework and repair welded parts to required specifications.
• Follow all safety protocols, PPE requirements, and standard shop practices.
• Document work performed and ensure traceability of parts and welds.
• Maintain a clean, organized and efficient welding area, utilizing 5s Standards and established storage requirements.
• May be assigned other duties as required.

Skills

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Precision measuring

Welding procedures

Quality control

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Welding training program

Tools

TIG welding equipment

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

TIG/HELIARC WELDER A

Job details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking.

With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world's leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions.

Reference number

2026-176451

Job details

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Manufacture assembly and repair - Welding

Job title

TIG/HELIARC WELDER A

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Technician

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem‑solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.

We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in assembling partial or complete airline seats by working at bench or on shop floor. Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, “We did that”.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Perform TIG welding operations on aluminum, stainless steel, and other aerospace-grade metals on complex welds

2. Read and interpret complex blueprints, weld symbols and route sheets

3. Set up and use fixtures accurately to ensure quality welds and part integrity

4. Apply proper welding rod selection using established color code systems

5. Follow WPS (Welding Procedure Specification) standards and qualify for MVP and Operator Certifications

6. Use precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and scales to inspect and verify parts

7. Rework and repair welded parts to required specifications

8. Follow all safety protocols, PPE requirements, and standard shop practices

9. Document work performed and ensure traceability of parts and welds

10. Maintain a clean, organized and efficient welding area, utilizing 5s Standards and established storage requirements

11. May be assigned other duties as required

DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY

1. Employee is responsible for determining if she/he has adequate information and materials to complete tasks as directed.

2. Selection of methods and sequences within limits of the specific jobs assigned.

3. Determines if in-coming and out-going parts are made to specifications.

Decisions/Problems referred to supervisor

1. Problems with equipment or machinery.

2. Quality problems.

3. Conflicting priorities.

4. Incorrect documentation.

5. Training issues.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

We offer competitive salaries, recognition programs, comprehensive benefits, retirement plans with employer match, professional development, tuition assistance, hybrid remote work, and over 300 career paths across global sites. Join us at Safran Seats USA, where your talents are valued and nurtured as we collectively evolve and excel.

Candidate skills & requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

1. High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

2. One to three years of related experience required - equivalent education and background may be substituted for experience in some areas.

3. Completion of formal welding training program is a plus

4. Highly skilled in using TIG welding equipment and precision measuring instruments

5. Requires a thorough understanding of shop practices and procedures.

6. Must be able to read and interpret average to complex blueprints, drawings, diagrams, tolerance information, route sheets, work orders, safety guidelines, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

7. Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

8. Must be certified on 2 materials of the Company's choosing

9. Must be able to qualify for MVP certification

10. Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

11. Knowledge of material properties, hardware specifications, and welding compatibility

12. Familiarity with rework techniques and common welding defects

13. Employee must be able to obtain and maintain all required certifications and licenses.

"Safran Seats USA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status."

Candidates applying must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Annual salary

Market Rate

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, Texas

City (-ies)

Gainesville

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Minimum experience level required

First experience

Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

Yes