Flight OTW Welder II

Firefly Aerospace•Briggs, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Firefly Aerospace is hiring an Orbital Welder for its rocket production facility in Briggs, Texas. Orbital Welders work closely with fluid systems engineers in the Tube Fabrication Shop to ensure work follows written instructions, primarily fabricating complex fluid system assemblies. The company is hiring across a range of experience levels, from mid-level to highly experienced candidates. The role involves fabricating propulsion tubing assemblies and performing orbital and manual GTAW welding to aerospace quality standards. The position requires working all shifts as needed, including overtime and weekends. The listed first shift is 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, with overtime as necessary to meet company needs.

Requirements

At least 1 year of hands-on orbital welding experience.
Ability to perform orbital welding independently without supervision.
Strong manual GTAW welding skills, including hand fitting and tack welding.
Ability to hand-bend and face tubing lines to specification.
Experience welding to AWS D17.1 or equivalent aerospace standards.
Ability to read and interpret aerospace 2D and 3D drawings.
Experience performing visual and borescope inspections.
Proficiency with fabrication shop equipment such as band saws, grinders, sanders, and drills.
Experience using precision measurement tools such as calipers, height gauges, and scales.
Strong attention to detail, workmanship, and cleanliness.
Ability to work all shifts, including overtime and/or weekends as required.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted.
Ability to stand for extended periods, for a minimum of 8 hours.
Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in confined or tight spaces.
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations to comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of hands-on orbital welding experience.
Experience with propulsion or high-pressure fluid systems.
Prior experience supporting aerospace flight hardware or test systems.
Certification from an orbital welding training program.
AWS D17.1 GTAW welding certification.
Familiarity with aerospace fittings such as AN and NPT.
Experience cleaning tubing systems to aerospace or medical cleanliness standards.
Experience inspecting tube assemblies using vector measuring machines.

Responsibilities

Fabricate, bend, face, fit, tack, and weld propulsion tubing assemblies.
Cut, prepare, and clean tubing and fittings before welding.
Perform orbital welds that meet AWS D17.1 and internal aerospace quality standards.
Independently set up, operate, and maintain orbital welding equipment in accordance with qualified procedures.
Execute qualified weld schedules for a range of materials and tube sizes.
Perform visual and borescope inspections of welds and internal tube surfaces.
Work from approved 2D and 3D drawings, models, and engineering documentation.
Coordinate with engineering and quality teams to resolve fabrication or inspection issues.
Safely work with hazardous materials and high-pressure systems.
Maintain a clean, organized, and controlled work environment.