Welder

NMG Aerospace; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with company matching

Health and wellness benefits

Wellness allowance $350/year

Paid time off up to 5 weeks

Education assistance

Job summary

NMG Aerospace is seeking an experienced TIG welder to fabricate and assemble stainless steel, aluminum, and titanium components for pressure vessels and structures.

You will read blueprints, perform precision welding to AWS/D17.1 standards, and use measuring tools to verify tank integrity. The role includes on‑the‑job training and participation in Lean initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must have 3–5 years TIG welding experience.
• Welds stainless steel, aluminum, and titanium pressure vessels.
• Reads blueprints and performs quality checks to ASME AWS specs.

Responsibilities

• Prototype and complete TIG welding, brazing, and hardware installation.
• Weld according to prints and meet AWS certification specs.
• Utilize gages and measuring tools for tank integrity.
• Operate TIG welders, plasma arc, torches, and related equipment.
• Support Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to safety, PPE, and company training requirements.

Skills

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MRP software

Job description

Prototype and complete TIG welding, brazing, and hardware installation.

Essential Job Functions:

• Weld stainless steel/aluminum/titanium pressure vessels and structural components
• Oxy-acetylene torch brazing, and electromechanical assembly using hand tools
• Use necessary components to weld according to print
• Meet weld specifications for AWS certification
• Utilize gages and measuring tools to ensure accuracy and integrity of tanks
• Utilize TIG welders, metal sheer, press brake, plasma arc, turn tables, rotary machines, torches, TIG equipment

Additional Duties:

• Must be able to read blueprints
• Must be able to pass welding testing for certification Mil Std. 1595/ AWS D17.1 supplied by the Company
• Provide support for Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, companywide.
• Other duties, reporting, special assignments, or projects as needed and assigned.
• Must remain current with, and complete all required training as assigned.
• Must adhere to Company Corporate EHS Policy and department, occupation, and task specific safety protocols, including but not limited to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.

Qualifications:

• Basic computer skills, MRP experience a plus
• Physical requirements include bending, twisting, lifting up to 20 lbs. repetitively, lifting up to 50 lbs. occasionally
• Must submit to and satisfactorily pass any pre-employment screening required for employment with the Company.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment vision screening (corrected or uncorrected) to ensure ability to perform essential job functions.
• Must take medical exams required by law, in conjunction with occupation specific activities, the physical work environment, and ongoing industrial hygiene sampling results.
• Depending on assignment, may be required to use stairs, remain upright and/or seated for prolonged timeframes, intermittently reposition the body per various tasks performed, and use various tools and work-related supplies.
• May be required to perform manual lifting activities, not to exceed a 40lb lift performed by one individual.

Education:

• Must have at least 3-5 years prior TIG welding experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent

In addition to competitive wages, NMG is proud to offer a retirement savings plan with company matching opportunity, excellent health and wellness benefits including a $350 annual wellness allowance for assistance with personal health and fitness goals, can earn up to 5 weeks paid-time off, on the job training, education assistance, and a variety of other supportive programs to meet our team member's needs.

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