Welder
NextDeavor•Glendale, AZ
•Onsite
About The Position
This role is for a Welder who will deliver high-quality, certified welding work to support aerospace production and engineering teams. The Welder will operate and troubleshoot manual and orbital GTAW systems, follow weld procedures, and help train and guide less-experienced welders. This is an onsite position on 3rd shift (Sunday–Thursday, 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM) with a short training period on 2nd shift (Mon–Fri, 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM).
Requirements
- AWS D17.1 (TIG/GTAW) certification covering required groups and positions (1G required; 1–6G acceptable)
- Experience programming/running orbital GTAW systems (e.g., Orbitalum or AMI) including setup and running
- Hands-on experience welding exotic aerospace alloys (Haynes 188, Hastelloy X, Inconel 718, L-605/Cobalt)
- Experience with purge systems, backing gas control, post-weld inspection methods, and executing WPS/WPQ/QTR
- At least 8 years of welding or related experience, or demonstrated ability to perform described responsibilities
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to read blueprints, perform machine shop mathematics, and do basic calculations
- Manual dexterity and effective English verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to pass company-administered weld performance qualification within a two-week period
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with FAA drug-screened industrial/aerospace environments
- Experience providing training and skill development to other welders
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate manual and automatic welding systems per work instructions and welding best practices
- Position and adjust fixtures, attachments, and workpieces using hand tools and measuring devices
- Fine-tune welding processes within procedural limits to meet conformance standards
- Read and interpret product and process drawings, weld symbols, WPS/WPQ/QTR, and quality requirements
- Perform pre-weld cleaning, part handling, and visual/measured inspection of hardware
- Maintain organized, clean, and FOD-free work areas and equipment
- Perform setup, programming, and troubleshooting of orbital GTAW equipment
- Maintain required weld qualifications and provide guidance and training to less-experienced welders
- Collaborate with Engineering to develop weld processes and resolve issues
- Adhere to safety protocols, including FAA drug screening and vision exams
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
