Aerospace Welding Technician

Description:

The Aerokool aviation welder is responsible for precision welding, fabrication, and repair of aerospace components and assemblies. The position requires exceptional attention to detail and the ability to produce high-quality welds that meet stringent aerospace specifications, engineering drawings, customer requirements, and applicable quality standards

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform precision TIG/GTAW, MIG/GMAW, or other approved welding processes on aerospace components.
• Weld aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, nickel alloys, and other aerospace-grade materials as qualified.
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, specifications, and work instructions.
• Set up welding equipment, select appropriate parameters, and prepare materials and joints for welding.
• Perform welding on thin-gauge and complex components where distortion, heat input, and dimensional accuracy are critical.
• Inspect welds visually and use appropriate measuring and inspection equipment to verify workmanship.
• Maintain required weld penetration, bead appearance, dimensions, tolerances, and structural integrity.
• Perform grinding, polishing, blending, cleaning, and other finishing operations as required.
• Identify defects such as porosity, cracking, undercutting, lack of fusion, or dimensional problems and make appropriate corrections.
• Maintain accurate production, inspection, and traceability documentation.
• Follow all AS9100, FAA, customer, company, and applicable aerospace quality requirements.
• Maintain welding certifications and qualifications required for assigned work.
• Operate welding machines, fixtures, positioners, hand tools, and related equipment safely.
• Work closely with engineering, quality assurance, inspection, and manufacturing personnel.
• Follow all safety procedures involving welding, compressed gases, chemicals, PPE, and industrial equipment.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent technical training.
• Previous experience in aerospace, aviation, precision manufacturing, or highly regulated welding preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in TIG/GTAW welding; additional processes may be required.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols.
• Strong understanding of welding procedures, metallurgy, heat control, and distortion.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other inspection equipment.
• Ability to work to very tight tolerances and detailed specifications.
• Strong manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and attention to detail.
• Ability to pass required welding qualification tests

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Aerospace welding certification or documented qualification to applicable specifications.
• Experience welding aluminum, titanium, stainless steel, or nickel-based alloys.
• Experience with aerospace components, aircraft structures, engine components, fuel systems, or similar precision applications.
• Familiarity with AS9100, NADCAP, FAA requirements, or customer-specific aerospace specifications.
• Experience with weld inspection, including familiarity with NDT/NDE processes Such as dye penetrant or radiographic inspection.
• Experience working from detailed manufacturing routers and controlled work instructions