TIG Welder - Aerospace & Defense

MOHR Talent; Caledonia (MS); On-site; USD 82,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay up to $44/hr overtime

Climate-controlled fabrication

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

MOHR Talent in Caledonia, MS is seeking an experienced TIG Welder for aerospace and defense components. The role requires performing GTAW/TIG welding on aluminum, stainless steel, titanium and exotic alloys, reading drawings, GD&T, and maintaining weld records.

It offers a 4/10 schedule, potential overtime, and a climate-controlled fabrication environment. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in aerospace/defense welding, AWS Aerospace Welder certification, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of welding experience in aerospace or defense environments.
• AWS Certified Aerospace Welder or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read GD&T and blueprints; maintain weld documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform GTAW (TIG) welding on aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, Inconel and other exotic alloys.
• Interpret blueprints and welding procedure specifications per defense welding standards.
• Set up, operate and maintain welding equipment including orbital systems, jigs and fixtures.
• Conduct weld inspections using NDT methods and document results.
• Support audits by demonstrating compliance with quality and safety protocols.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and follow safety regulations.

Skills

GTAW TIG welding

GD&T interpretation

Blueprint reading

NDT knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical welding training

Tools

Welding equipment

Orbital welding systems

Job description

TIG Welder - Aerospace & Defense

Caledonia, MS, Mississippi

Direct Hire | Full-Time

Caledonia, MS, Mississippi Direct Hire $91520 /

Schedule: 4/10 schedule (four 10-hour shifts per week), with 1st and 2nd shift openings available; weekend rotation currently in place, with employees rotating Friday/Saturday coverage; significant overtime currently available through December based on production demand (hours and overtime are not guaranteed and may change with workload).

What You'll Do:

• Perform GTAW (TIG) welding on aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, Inconel, and other exotic alloys
• Achieve tight dimensional tolerances, interpreting GD&T symbols and precision weld maps
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and Welding Procedure Specifications in compliance with industry and applicable defense welding standards
• Set up, operate, and maintain welding equipment, including orbital welding systems, jigs, and fixtures
• Conduct weld inspections using NDT methods and maintain accurate records of weld parameters and results
• Support audits by documenting and demonstrating compliance with quality and safety protocols
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and follow all plant safety regulations

What You Bring:

• High school diploma or GED; technical training in welding preferred
• Minimum 5 years of welding experience in aerospace or defense environments, with success on thin-walled, precision components
• Proven skill with thin materials and exotic alloys
• AWS Certified Aerospace Welder or equivalent; NAVSEA or company-specific defense welding certification preferred
• Ability to read GD&T and blueprints, and proficiency with precision measurement tools
• Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and good documentation habits
• Ability to lift and position materials up to approximately 50 lbs and weld in multiple positions, including overhead and vertical

What's In It For You:

• Pay based on experience, up to $44/hr
• Strong overtime opportunity through year end
• Climate-controlled fabrication environment
• Opportunity to work on advanced aerospace and defense components with a skilled, established team

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

MOHR Talent is an equal-opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws.

We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected status.