📌 Key Responsibilities

• Perform GTAW (TIG), on materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, Inconel, and other exotic alloys interviewguy.com+12weldinginfo.org+12talentify.io+12reddit.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., X‑ray, 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.
• Level III required
• 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+1energyjobline.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+12lockheedmartinjobs.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 area—may involve noise, heat, and use of PPE.
• Regular standing, bending, and fine manual tasks (fitting, grinding, measuring) required.