Fabrication D

Rocketdyne•Redmond, WA

1d•$30 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

Rocketdyne is seeking an experienced TIG Welder for the second-shift team at its Redmond, Washington facility. The role welds a variety of metals used in Rocketdyne products, components, fixtures, test stands, industrial structures, tooling, and related equipment. The work includes manual fusion welding and operation of mechanized or automated welding systems—including laser, in-place-tube, automatic, and orbital processes—to complete longitudinal and circumferential welds. The welder sets up operations and ensures finished weldments meet applicable internal and external specifications. The Redmond site fabricates, assembles, and tests chemical and electric thrusters and small-scale propulsion systems. The work supports propulsion hardware for demanding space missions, communications, and severe-weather and wildfire monitoring. Success requires precise, specification-compliant welding; maintaining alignment tolerances; controlling distortion and shrinkage; safe equipment and work-area setup; meeting production requirements without compromising quality or safety; and communicating issues to manufacturing, quality, or engineering personnel. The position follows a second-shift 4/10 schedule, Monday through Thursday, 3:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. It includes a 10% shift differential. The base hourly pay range is $30.05 to $56.01, plus the shift differential; final compensation may vary based on relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and geographic location.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent with at least eight years of relevant experience, or a two-year postsecondary or associate degree with at least four years of relevant experience.
At least six years of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW/TIG) experience with hard alloys such as stainless steel, titanium, Inconel, and/or steel.
Experience welding duct assemblies or similar hardware and controlling weld distortion and shrinkage.
Experience reading and applying manufacturing plans, drawings, and technical specifications.
Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and proper personal protective equipment use.
Ability to work the designated second-shift schedule in Redmond, Washington.

Nice To Haves

Experience welding rocket engines, propulsion systems, or related aerospace hardware.
Experience using mixed torch gases, including 95% argon/5% hydrogen and argon-helium mixtures.
Previous certification in in-place-tube, automatic, or orbital welding.
Experience working in a precision aerospace or similarly regulated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Perform welding according to approved manufacturing instructions, drawings, planning documents, and specifications.
Set up and operate automatic inert-gas arc welding equipment for longitudinal and circumferential welding of assemblies.
Lay out weld locations and independently complete required setups.
Weld Rocketdyne products using certified processes while maintaining critical alignment tolerances.
Improvise or adapt tooling and holding fixtures when required and authorized.
Perform manual fusion welding on various metals used in company products and tooling.
Support maintenance, repair, fabrication, and assembly of plant machinery, equipment, and facilities.
Inspect work during setup and welding to help ensure weldments satisfy internal and external requirements.
Perform additional manufacturing tasks assigned by the supervisor to support production requirements.
Complete required training and attend company meetings.
Follow safety procedures and properly use required personal protective equipment.