Manual GTAW Welder (All Levels)
BLUE ORIGIN•Huntsville, AL
•Onsite
About The Position
This is an entry, mid or senior 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. This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- 0–10 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%
- Education Support Program
- Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
- Up to 14 company-paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
