Aerospace TIG Welder

Aerospace Tig Welder

$35-$50/hr + 10% shift pay differential

Long Beach, CA

Experienced fabrication position at a growing company

Great benefits package

Direct hire opportunity

Details:

We are seeking a skilled welder to perform TIG/helium welding on aluminum using DC current and helium shielding gas in an aerospace environment. This role requires proficiency in performing welds in 1G, 2G, and 3G positions and involves the use of overhead cranes to lift and position large components. Candidates must be able to pass X-ray weld inspection tests.

Responsibilities:

• Perform TIG welding on aluminum using DC current and helium shielding gas.
• Execute welds in 1G, 2G, and 3G positions with precision.
• Utilize overhead cranes for lifting and positioning large components.
• Ensure all welds meet the stringent quality standards required in an aerospace environment.
• Pass X-ray weld inspection tests to ensure the integrity of welds.

Essential skills:

• Proficiency in heliarc and TIG welding techniques.
• Strong proficiency in helium
• Experience with DC current welding.
• Capability in aluminum welding.
• 5+ years of experience in class A aerospace welding.

Additional skills & qualifications:

• Experience in an aerospace environment.
• Knowledge of VPPAW (Variable Polarity Plasma Arc Welding) is a plus.
• Ability to complete a 1-hour weld test to produce the best weld specimen.

Pay and benefits:

The pay range for this position is $ - $ /yr.

Company paid snacks, drinks, and lunchesCatered events - ice cream trucks, food trucks, etc.Company equity100% medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents.Flexible PTOPaid parental leaveShort/Long term disability insurance, and life insurance401k retirement planClass pass - credits for gym

Workplace type:

This is a fully onsite position in Long Beach, CA.

Application deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.