05194 - Welder

Certified Welder - 1st Shift

Job ID: 05194 Location: Glendale, AZ Position Type: Full-Time Pay: Starting at $28.00 per hour, depending on skills and experience Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Required Testing: Eye examination, FAA drug screening, and manual weld test Safety Designation: Safety-sensitive position subject to random drug testing

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Certified Welder to perform manual and orbital gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW/TIG) on aerospace components. This position requires current welding certifications, experience working with exotic aerospace alloys, and the ability to produce welds that meet established technical and quality requirements.

The selected candidate will set up, operate, and troubleshoot welding equipment, inspect completed work, and collaborate with Engineering and production personnel to develop welding processes and resolve technical issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Set up and operate manual and automatic welding systems according to work instructions and established welding practices. Set up, program, and operate orbital GTAW equipment, including Orbitalum, AMI, or equivalent systems. Position and adjust fixtures, attachments, and workpieces using hand tools and measuring devices. Adjust welding processes within established procedural limits to meet conformance standards. Read and interpret product and process drawings, procedures, welding symbols, and quality requirements. Perform proper pre-weld cleaning and handling of parts. Inspect hardware using visual inspection methods and measuring devices to verify compliance with specifications. Work with purge systems, backing gas controls, and applicable welding procedure and qualification documentation. Maintain required welding qualifications and certifications for applicable metals. Set up and troubleshoot welding equipment to support operational needs. Work with Engineering to develop welding processes and resolve welding issues. Provide guidance to less experienced welders as needed. Assist with skills development, safety instruction, and other welder training. Follow established procedures and general and welding-specific safety requirements. Maintain clean, organized equipment and work areas that support Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention. Collaborate with team members to maintain equipment performance and production continuity. Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Eight or more years of welding or related experience, or demonstrated ability to perform the responsibilities described. Current manual GTAW/TIG certification to AWS D17.1 in Groups IIb, IIIb, and VII, with 1G or an accepted equivalent welding-position qualification. Experience setting up, programming, and operating Orbitalum, AMI, or equivalent orbital GTAW equipment. Experience welding exotic aerospace alloys, including Haynes 188, Hastelloy X, Inconel 718, and L-605 cobalt alloy. Experience with purge systems, backing gas control, post-weld inspection methods, and WPS/WPQ/QTR documentation and execution. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, product and process drawings, welding symbols, procedures, and quality requirements. Ability to maintain required welding qualifications and certifications. Working knowledge of basic mathematics and machine shop mathematics. Manual dexterity sufficient to perform precision welding, equipment setup, and inspection activities. Effective English verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Availability to work Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Ability to complete required eye examination, FAA drug screening, and manual weld testing. Work Environment

Aerospace welding and production environment involving manual and automatic welding equipment. Safety-sensitive work subject to random drug testing. Regular collaboration with Engineering, production personnel, and other welders.