Welder

NextDeavor; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 28,929 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

NextDeavor in Fort Worth, TX seeks an experienced TIG welder to perform GTAW/TIG welding in an aerospace fabrication environment. You will read drawings, meet tight tolerances, and document work while maintaining a clean, FOD-free area.

Onsite training on first shift for two months precedes a shift transition to 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM, Monday–Friday. You must have 1–3 years TIG welding experience, familiarity with stainless steel, Inconel, titanium, and must obtain AWS D17.1 certification within six

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of verifiable TIG welding experience, including stainless steel, Inconel, and titanium
• Ability to fuse thin-gauge materials (~0.035 in) and meet tight tolerances
• Must obtain AWS D17.1 certification within 6 months of employment
• Ability to pass vision exam standards and work safely in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Perform GTAW/TIG welding to engineering tolerances per specifications
• Read and apply product/process drawings and weld symbols
• Document parts and maintain required paperwork accurately
• Inspect welds and maintain clean, organized work area
• Support stanchion setup and lean improvements

Skills

GTAW/TIG welding

Reading drawings

Tolerance-focused work

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding equipment operation

Job description

You will perform precision TIG welding in an aerospace fabrication environment, producing and repairing critical components to engineering tolerances. You will work onsite, initially training on first shift for at least two months before transitioning to the 2nd shift (3:30 PM – 12:00 AM, Monday–Friday). You will collaborate with the manufacturing and quality teams and take direction from more experienced technicians during onboarding.

Here’s How You’ll Make an Impact on the Team

• Perform a variety of approved welding techniques (GTAW/TIG) to required tolerances per engineering specifications
• Read, interpret, and apply product/process drawings, weld symbols, and quality requirements
• Make procedural adjustments to fine-tune processes and achieve product conformance
• Document and log parts and maintain required paperwork accurately
• Inspect and process all work performed to ensure quality
• Maintain work area and equipment in an organized, clean, and FOD-free manner
• Obtain and maintain required qualifications and certifications for materials such as stainless steels and Inconel
• Support stanchion set-up and stanchion welding; perform basic set-up tasks
• Identify opportunities for lean improvements and apply lean concepts in the work area

Here’s What You’ll Need to Be Successful in This Role

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1–3 years of verifiable TIG (GTAW) welding experience, including work with stainless steel, Inconel, and titanium
• Ability to fuse thin-gauge materials (standard thickness ~0.035 in) and work to tight tolerances
• Ability to weld components from mechanical drawings, blueprints, and written specifications
• Must obtain AWS D17.1 certification within 6 months of employment
• Ability to pass vision exam standards (Near Vision: Jaeger 1 at 12 inches or greater; Far Vision: 20/25 or better; Color Perception: average/normal)
• Ability to work in a team environment with limited guidance and follow safety procedures
• Experience with repeated use of welding equipment and exposure to argon gas and high heat

Here’s What Else Might Help You Out

• Completion of a welding training program through vocational school or apprenticeship
• Prior aerospace or precision fabrication experience
• Familiarity with X-ray and fluorescent penetrant inspection processes

Pay Range

$21.40 - $26.75/hour

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