Aerospace Structural Welder (TIG/MIG) – East London

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Advanced welding training

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a certified Aircraft Structural Welder for a specialized aerospace manufacturing and repair facility in East London, Eastern Cape. The role requires TIG and MIG welding on aluminum, stainless steel, and titanium with strict adherence to aerospace standards.

The ideal candidate has AWS or equivalent certification, 5+ years of welding experience including 3+ in aerospace, and strong reading of drawings and welding symbols.

Qualifications

• AWS Certified Welder certification required or equivalent.
• At least 5 years welding experience, with 3+ in aerospace/airframe welding.
• Proficiency in TIG and MIG on aluminum, stainless steel, and titanium.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols.
• Understanding of metallurgy and aerospace material properties.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural welding on aircraft components using TIG, MIG and other processes.
• Weld aerospace materials including aluminum alloys, stainless steel, titanium and exotic metals.
• Interpret blueprints and welding specifications to ensure correct welds.
• Inspect welds for porosity, cracks, and defects per aerospace standards.
• Operate welding equipment safely and maintain it as required.
• Follow safety procedures and company policies.
• Collaborate with engineers and QC to resolve welding issues and ensure weld integrity.
• Maintain records of welding activities and certs.
• Pursue welding certifications and advanced training as needed.

Skills

TIG welding

MIG welding

Aerospace welding

Blueprint reading

Metallurgy knowledge

Quality control

Safety compliance

English communication

Education

AWS Certified Welder

ASNT certifications

Tools

Welding equipment

Welding symbols interpretation

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a certified Aircraft Structural Welder for a specialized aerospace manufacturing and repair facility in East London, Eastern Cape. The role requires TIG and MIG welding on aluminum, stainless steel, and titanium with strict adherence to aerospace standards.

The ideal candidate has AWS or equivalent certification, 5+ years of welding experience including 3+ in aerospace, and strong reading of drawings and welding symbols.