Manual GTAW Welder I

BLUE ORIGIN • Huntsville, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level GTAW (TIG) Welder position supporting a new advanced hardware program at Blue Origin. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced welders and manufacturing engineers to perform manual GTAW welding operations on aerospace-grade materials under direct supervision. This is a hands-on, learn-by-doing role in an early-phase manufacturing environment — you will develop your welding skills on hardware while building the foundational knowledge needed to advance as a welder.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 0–2 years of GTAW (TIG) welding experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or vocational training environment; welding school or technical program coursework counts
• Must be able to read and interpret basic engineering drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, and technical work instructions
• Basic knowledge of GTAW welding fundamentals — joint types, filler metals, shielding gas selection, tungsten preparation, and machine setup
• Must be able to pass a practical weld test (1G and 2G minimum) on carbon steel or stainless steel
• Comfortable using hand tools and basic precision measuring equipment (calipers, tape measures, fillet gages)
• Must be able to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and willingness to learn from experienced welders in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a welding technology program from an accredited vocational school, community college, or trade school
• AWS D17.1 awareness or entry-level GTAW certification on any material group
• Exposure to welding on stainless steel, aluminum, or nickel-based alloys (Inconel, Haynes) in a training or production setting
• Familiarity with Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) concepts — visual inspection criteria, dye penetrant, or radiographic testing acceptance standards
• Familiarity with weld procedure specifications (WPS) and procedure qualification records (PQR)
• Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or precision industrial manufacturing
• Basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Ability to operate material handling equipment (forklift, crane, hoist)
• Willingness to work varied shifts, weekends, and overtime as the production schedule requires
• Experience with 5S methodology or lean workplace practices

Responsibilities

• Performing manual GTAW (TIG) welding operations on aerospace components under the direction of senior welders, following approved weld procedure specifications (WPS) and detailed work instructions
• Preparing weld joints — cleaning, fitting, tacking, and positioning parts in fixtures and tooling per engineering drawings and process documentation
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, and technical work instructions to understand joint configurations, material types, and acceptance criteria
• Performing visual self-inspection of completed welds against workmanship standards; identifying and reporting defects such as porosity, undercut, lack of fusion, or excessive reinforcement to the lead welder or quality inspector
• Setting up and maintaining GTAW welding equipment — selecting correct filler wire, tungsten electrodes, shielding gas, and machine parameters per the applicable WPS
• Using hand tools and precision measuring equipment — calipers, fillet gages, weld inspection gages, and tape measures — to verify fit-up dimensions and weld profiles
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area; adhering to all PPE requirements, safety protocols, welding ventilation standards, and housekeeping practices
• Assisting senior welders with complex weld assemblies — positioning parts, purging back-side shielding gas, monitoring interpass temperatures, and handling post-weld operations such as grinding and blending
• Participating in weld practice, qualification testing, and skills development activities to expand position and material certifications
• Supporting material handling and shop operations — moving weldments, staging parts at work cells, and assisting with fixture setup and teardown

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED