Welder

100Hires, Inc.; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. in Arizona seeks an experienced welder to perform precision welding on aerospace components on a first shift. You will setup manual and orbital GTAW/TIG systems, read drawings, and work with engineering to meet quality and throughput goals.

The role requires certifications to AWS D17.1 and 8+ years of welding experience with aerospace alloys; strong attention to cleanliness, FP work, and problem solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have manual GTAW (TIG) certification to AWS D17.1 or equivalent.
• Experience programming/setup/running orbital GTAW equipment for aerospace work.
• Read and apply weld symbols, drawings, and quality requirements.
• Pass screenings including weld test and eye exam.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual and automatic welding systems per work instructions.
• Position fixtures and adjust workpieces using hand tools and measuring devices.
• Fine-tune welding processes within procedural limits to conform to standards.
• Read product/process drawings and quality requirements; perform pre-weld inspection.
• Maintain FOD-free work areas; assist mentoring less-experienced welders.

Skills

GTAW/TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Team mentoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Orbitalum

AMI

Job description

### Become a Key Player as a Welder You will perform precision welding on aerospace components to ensure product integrity and safety. You will work onsite on a 1st shift schedule (Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM), collaborating with engineering and production teams and mentoring less-experienced welders to meet quality and throughput goals.### Here's How You'll Make an Impact on the Team- Set up and operate manual and automatic welding systems per work instructions and welding best practices- Position and adjust fixtures and workpieces using hand tools and measuring devices- Fine-tune welding processes within procedural limits to achieve conformance standards - Read and apply product/process drawings, procedures, weld symbols, and quality requirements- Perform pre-weld cleaning, handling, and inspection of parts using visual and measuring methods - Maintain organized, clean, and FOD-free work areas and equipment- Obtain and maintain required welding qualifications and certifications for applicable metals- Troubleshoot and perform setup of weld equipment and work with engineering to resolve weld issues- Provide guidance, training, and skill development support to less-experienced welders### Here's What You'll Need to Be Successful in This Role- Manual GTAW (TIG) certification to AWS D17.1 (Groups IIb, IIIb, VII; 1G required) or equivalent (1–6G acceptable)- Experience programming, setting up, and running orbital GTAW equipment (e.g., Orbitalum, AMI) for aerospace work- Hands-on experience welding exotic aerospace alloys such as Haynes 188, Hastelloy X, Inconel 718, and L-605- Experience with purge systems, backing gas control, post-weld inspection methods, and WPS/WPQ/QTR execution- High school diploma or equivalent- At least 8+ years of welding or related experience, or demonstrated ability to perform the responsibilities listed- Ability to read and understand blueprints, product/process drawings, weld symbols, and quality procedures- Manual dexterity and basic mathematics / machine shop math skills- Effective English verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills- Must be able to pass required screenings: FAA drug test, eye exam, and a weld test### Here's What Else Might Help You Out- Previous experience with aerospace-specific welding processes and certifications beyond minimum requirementsYou should be proficient in:Aerospace ManufacturingAWS D17.1GTAW (TIG) certification