TIG Welder

Senior plc; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Senior plc is seeking an experienced TIG Welder in Oceanside, California. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing and welding aerospace-grade tube and sheet in various configurations. You will utilize your skills to ensure high-quality welds while maintaining safety standards.

This position requires a high school diploma and at least three years of applicable experience. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive salary, wellness benefits, and a matching 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of TIG welding experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in welding thin-wall materials, especially aluminum and stainless steel.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, tack weld, and weld aerospace-grade parts.
• Assess welds to ensure compliance with customer specifications.
• Maintain a clean workstation and follow safety requirements.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic math skills

Good hand-eye coordination

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Rotary tools

TIG welds and filler rods

Job description

STEICO has made its name manufacturing precision tube and duct assemblies for major airframe manufacturers. We produce parts using aluminum, steel, titanium, and other alloys, certified to AS9100, ISO14001, and NADCAP.

Job Description

AM Shift: Monday - Thursday 5:00AM - 3:30PM

Safety – Integrity – Customer Focus – Respect & Trust – Accountability – Excellence

As a TIG Welder you will:

The TIG Welder will prepare, tack weld and weld aerospace‑grade tube‑sheet and plate into customer‑defined configurations. The TIG Welder will use weld jigs, assembly fixtures and blueprints to meet all customer requirements. Welding will be done on thin‑wall materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, Inconel and titanium. Material thicknesses are 0.016 – 0.065 inches and weld types are tube‑to‑tube, tube‑to‑sheet and sheet‑to‑sheet.

What will my responsibilities include?

• Assess welds to ensure they are clean, free of error and in accordance with customer specifications.
• Maintain good working knowledge of the welding characteristics of metals such as stainless steel, aluminum, Inconel and titanium.
• Lay out, measure and align metal workpieces prior to welding.
• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Select and install torch tips and filler rods according to material thickness and WPS (Weld Procedure Specification).
• Maintain a clean workstation following 5S and safety requirements.
• Perform other reasonable duties as business and operational needs dictate.
• Use required PPE for the department.

Qualifications

What key skills and experience do I need?

• Be able to communicate and interact effectively with employees at all levels.
• Have English skills both verbally and written.
• Basic math skills – add, subtract, and knowledge of the decimal system.
• Basic knowledge of computers.
• Be able to understand customer requirements and make determinations based on specifications and blueprint instructions.
• Self‑driven, quality focused, able to work in a team environment, and capable of following instructions.
• Good hand‑eye coordination, responsible and accountable, adaptable and flexible.
• Ability to function in a fast‑paced environment.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years of TIG welding in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Proficient in TIG welding of thin‑wall materials, focusing on aluminum and stainless steel.
• Experience with TIG welds, filler rods, rotary tools and turn tables, and regulating gas flow and pressure.
• Good working knowledge of all welding positions and instrument operation.
• Working knowledge of calipers – how to read and accurately measure.

Additional Information

Joining STEICO, a company of Senior plc, means a rewarding career with a tight‑knit and collaborative team and a competitive compensation package that includes a market‑led base salary, comprehensive benefits, wellness benefits, employee recognition program, matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, flexible hours, tuition reimbursement, and community involvement initiatives.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EOE M/F/D/V/VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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