Manual Welder I

Howmet Aerospace•Manchester, CT

5d•$28 - $38

About The Position

The Manual Welder I fabricates and welds aerospace tubes, sheet metal, and cast engine components, ensuring welds meet design specifications, safety standards, and industry codes. The role performs manual TIG/GTAW welding in all positions, including use of rotary turntables, and prepares, forms, trims, sizes, and inspects materials to fabrication drawing requirements. Welders maintain welding equipment and qualifications, and certify to AWS D17.1 aerospace specifications as required for aviation hardware made from stainless steel, Inconel, and aluminum alloys, ranging from 0.014 to 0.376 inches thick. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of welding experience in a manufacturing environment, and the ability to pass a TIG welding assessment and obtain required certifications. Applicants must meet specified near- and far-vision standards. Employment eligibility verification is required at hire; visa sponsorship is unavailable. The position is subject to ITAR requirements and requires U.S. person status. Howmet Aerospace describes itself as a provider of engineered solutions for aerospace and transportation industries. The position offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, with opportunities for career progression and community engagement. Flexible schedules are contingent upon role and location. The stated hourly wage range is $28–$38, depending on skill level and experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Minimum of 2 years of welding experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to pass a TIG welding assessment and become certified on required alloy and joint combinations.
Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and teamwork.
Excellent mathematical and reading skills.
Ability to interpret specifications, procedures, and work instructions.
Near vision of Jaeger #1 at 12 inches and far vision of 20/30 or better in either eye, with or without corrective lenses.
Employment eligibility verification is required at the time of hire; visa sponsorship is unavailable.
The position is subject to ITAR and requires U.S. person status, defined in the posting as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.

Responsibilities

Set up and lay out jobs using operation sheets and fixtures, following welding procedures to TIG weld in all positions, including with rotary turntables.
Inspect, maintain, and log preventative maintenance on welding and fabrication equipment.
Set up machines according to work instructions to trim, size, form, inspect, and GTAW/TIG weld materials to fabrication drawing requirements.
Clean with solvent, trim, size, and polish materials to prepare weld joints.
Perform tack welding and fabricate shop aids and fixtures to assist fabrication and welding.
Inspect welds using a borescope for root-side defects and visually using fillet weld gauges, calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and final weld fixtures.
Inspect weld size, face, and root reinforcement.
Comply with internal quality-system and regulatory requirements.
Maintain qualifications for welding certifications.
Certify to AWS D17.1 aerospace specifications as required to manually weld aviation hardware.
Perform other duties as assigned.