Welder

NextDeavor • Ft. Worth, TX

45d • Onsite

About The Position

Become a Key Player as a TIG Welder. You will perform precision TIG welding in an aerospace fabrication environment, producing and repairing critical components to engineering tolerances. You will work onsite, initially training on first shift for at least two months before transitioning to the 2nd shift (3:30 PM – 12:00 AM, Monday–Friday). You will collaborate with the manufacturing and quality teams and take direction from more experienced technicians during onboarding.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1–3 years of verifiable TIG (GTAW) welding experience, including work with stainless steel, Inconel, and titanium
• Ability to fuse thin-gauge materials (standard thickness ~0.035 in) and work to tight tolerances
• Ability to weld components from mechanical drawings, blueprints, and written specifications
• Must obtain AWS D17.1 certification within 6 months of employment
• Ability to pass vision exam standards (Near Vision: Jaeger 1 at 12 inches or greater; Far Vision: 20/25 or better; Color Perception: average/normal)
• Ability to work in a team environment with limited guidance and follow safety procedures
• Experience with repeated use of welding equipment and exposure to argon gas and high heat

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a welding training program through vocational school or apprenticeship
• Prior aerospace or precision fabrication experience
• Familiarity with X-ray and fluorescent penetrant inspection processes

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of approved welding techniques (GTAW/TIG) to required tolerances per engineering specifications
• Read, interpret, and apply product/process drawings, weld symbols, and quality requirements
• Make procedural adjustments to fine-tune processes and achieve product conformance
• Document and log parts and maintain required paperwork accurately
• Inspect and process all work performed to ensure quality
• Maintain work area and equipment in an organized, clean, and FOD-free manner
• Obtain and maintain required qualifications and certifications for materials such as stainless steels and Inconel
• Support stanchion set-up and stanchion welding; perform basic set-up tasks
• Identify opportunities for lean improvements and apply lean concepts in the work area

What This Job Offers

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