Tooling Welder III - Aerospace Manufacturing

Equiliem; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Matching 401(k)

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts & Rewards

Payroll Payment Options

Job summary

Equiliem is seeking a Tooling Welder III for aerospace manufacturing in Palmdale, CA. The role entails precision welding, metal fabrication, and tooling assembly, primarily welding aluminum and steel components.

You will interpret engineering drawings, fabricate tooling and fixtures, and ensure dimensional accuracy and quality per procedures. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of hands-on welding experience, strong blueprint interpretation skills, and the ability to work independently within

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years welding experience.
• Experience with MIG/TIG or stick welding; at least one process.
• Experience welding aluminum and steel components.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols.
• Hands-on experience with material fit-up, fabrication, joint preparation, welding, and finishing.
• Familiarity with dimensional tolerances, weld inspection, and quality requirements.
• Ability to safely operate welding and fabrication equipment.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, bending, lifting, and material handling.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG, TIG, and/or stick welding on aluminum and steel components and assemblies.
• Fabricate, fit, assemble, and weld tooling components according to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, technical drawings, and work instructions.
• Prepare materials and joints for welding, including layout, fit-up, joint preparation, and finishing.
• Use measuring and inspection tools to verify dimensional accuracy and weld quality.
• Identify welding defects and perform corrective work as needed.
• Set up and safely operate welding equipment and metal fabrication tools.
• Maintain required workmanship standards and follow safety and quality procedures.
• Work independently and collaboratively to meet manufacturing schedules and production requirements.

Job description

Tooling Welder III – Aerospace Manufacturing

Location: Palmdale, CA

Schedule/Shift: Monday-Thursday, four 10-hour shifts (40 hours per week)

Pay: $40.00-$45.00 per hour

26-11410

Job Summary

The Tooling Welder III performs precision welding, metal fabrication, and tooling assembly in a manufacturing environment. This role involves welding aluminum and steel components, fabricating tooling and fixtures, interpreting engineering drawings, and verifying finished work meets dimensional and quality standards. The ideal candidate has at least three years of hands‑on welding experience, strong blueprint interpretation skills, and the ability to work independently while following established safety and quality procedures.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform MIG, TIG, and/or stick welding on aluminum and steel components and assemblies.
• Fabricate, fit, assemble, and weld tooling components according to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, technical drawings, and work instructions.
• Prepare materials and joints for welding, including layout, fit-up, joint preparation, and finishing.
• Use measuring and inspection tools to verify dimensional accuracy and weld quality.
• Identify welding defects and perform corrective work as needed.
• Set up and safely operate welding equipment and metal fabrication tools.
• Maintain required workmanship standards and follow safety and quality procedures.
• Work independently and collaboratively to meet manufacturing schedules and production requirements.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of hands‑on professional welding experience.
• Experience with at least one of the following welding processes: MIG, TIG, or stick welding; experience with all three is not required.
• Experience welding both aluminum and steel components.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and welding symbols independently.
• Hands‑on experience with material fit-up, fabrication, joint preparation, welding, and finishing.
• Familiarity with dimensional tolerances, weld inspection, and quality requirements.
• Ability to safely operate welding and fabrication equipment.
• Ability to perform physical tasks associated with welding and fabrication, including prolonged standing, bending, lifting, and material handling.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience.
• Experience fabricating tooling, jigs, fixtures, or precision assemblies.
• Background in machine shops, industrial fabrication, or commercial manufacturing.
• Experience working with tight dimensional tolerances.
• Relevant welding certifications or qualifications.

About Equiliem

Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive.

Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services.

For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and continuously enhance the candidate journey and client experience.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

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