05192 - Welder

Certified Welder — 3rd Shift

Location: Glendale, AZ
Position Type: Full-Time
Pay: $28.00 per hour plus $2.60 per hour shift differential
Schedule: Sunday–Thursday, 11:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
Training Schedule: Monday–Friday, 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., for the first few weeks
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 experience working with exotic aerospace alloys, interpreting technical drawings and welding procedures, and producing welds that meet established quality requirements.

The selected candidate will set up, operate, and troubleshoot welding equipment, inspect completed work, and collaborate with Engineering and production personnel to resolve welding 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 pre-weld cleaning and proper 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.
• Troubleshoot welding equipment independently and collaboratively to support operational needs.
• Work with Engineering to develop welding processes and resolve welding issues.
• Provide guidance to less experienced welders and assist with skills development and safety training.
• Follow established procedures and welding safety requirements.
• Maintain clean, organized equipment and work areas that support Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention.

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 applicable welding-position qualifications required.
• 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 AWS D17.1 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 complete initial second-shift training before transitioning to the third-shift schedule.
• 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.