Welder

Key Responsibilities Perform GTAW (TIG) , on materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, Inconel, and other exotic alloys interviewguy.com+12weldinginfo.org+12talentify.io+12 reddit.com+4interviewguy.com+4energyjobline.com+4 . Achieve tight dimensional tolerances (e.g., 0.005-0.030 or better), interpreting GD&T symbols and precision weld maps energyjobline.com . Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) in compliance with AWS D17.1 and applicable DoD or NAVSEA welding standards reddit.com+13fvmt.com+13energyjobline.com+13 . Set up, operate, and maintain welding equipment, including orbital welding systems, jigs, fixtures, and aids to control heat distortion interviewguy.com+15themuse.com+15tealhq.com+15 . Conduct weld inspections using NDT methods (e.g., Xray, visual, FPI) and maintain accurate records of weld parameters, heat inputs, and inspection results energyjobline.com+1talentify.io+1 . Assist in developing and validating weld schedules, providing feedback to engineering teams to optimize performance and quality weldinginfo.org+2tealhq.com+2talentify.io+2 . Support NADCAP and customer audits by documenting and demonstrating compliance to aerospace quality and safety protocols reddit.com+15tealhq.com+15energyjobline.com+15 . Maintain meticulous housekeeping and adhere to 5S practices, PPE use, and all plant safety regulations energyjobline.com+1talentify.io+1 . Qualifications & Certifications Education: High school diploma or GED; technical training in Welding Technology, or equivalent experience. Experience: Minimum 5 years of welding experience in aerospace or defense environments, with demonstrated success on thin-walled and precision components reddit.com+15tealhq.com+15themuse.com+15 . Proven skill with thin materials (~.020-.125) and exotic alloys reddit.com+2energyjobline.com+2talentify.io+2 . Certifications: AWS Certified Aerospace Welder to D17.1 , or equivalent. NAVSEA or company-specific aerospace/defense welding certification preferred reddit.com+12themuse.com+12weldinginfo.org+12 . Technical Skills: Ability to read GD&T and blueprints. Proficiency in precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.) spacecrew.com+1reddit.com+1 energyjobline.com . Strong knowledge of welding metallurgy for distortion control. Familiarity with orbital or chamber welding setups reddit.com+14themuse.com+14reddit.com+14 . Soft Skills: High attention to detail, manual dexterity, and concentration. Effective collaboration with engineering and quality teams. Good documentation habits and ability to support audits and inspections reddit.com+12fvmt.com+12tealhq.com+12 lockheedmartinjobs.com+4interviewguy.com+4schwabind.com+4 . Physical & Work Environment Expect to lift and position materials up to ~50 lbs, and weld in multiple positions including overhead and vertical energyjobline.com+5schwabind.com+5themuse.com+5 . Climate-controlled fabrication areamay involve noise, heat, and use of PPE. Regular standing, bending, and fine manual tasks (fitting, grinding, measuring) required.