Job Description
TIG WELDER II & III Location: Bertram, TX 78605 Work Schedule: Onsite Role Contract: 6+ Months of Contract
Client: Firefly Aerospace Key Responsibilities Welding & Fabrication - Perform TIG/GTAW welding on stainless steel, Inconel, and other aerospace-grade materials.
- Cut, trim, face, fit, align, tack, and fabricate tubing, piping, and precision metal assemblies.
- Set up and operate TIG welding equipment, adjusting welding parameters to achieve required penetration and weld quality.
- Assemble and weld propulsion fluid systems and flight-critical subassemblies.
- Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing instructions to complete assigned work accurately.
Inspection & Quality Control - Inspect completed welds and fabricated components for quality, dimensional accuracy, and compliance with engineering specifications.
- Use precision measurement tools, including calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, height gauges, and scales.
- Perform borescope inspections where required and support applicable weld inspection procedures.
- Document completed work, report nonconformances (NCRs), and assist with engineering drawing redlines as needed.
- Successfully complete required aerospace welding qualification tests, including AWS D17.1 requirements where applicable.
Safety & Shop Operations - Maintain a clean, organized, and foreign object debris (FOD)-controlled work area.
- Follow established manufacturing procedures, safety protocols, and chemical handling requirements.
- Communicate fabrication, fit-up, quality, and documentation issues to Manufacturing Engineering and Quality teams.
- Support production schedules while maintaining high standards of workmanship and productivity.
Required Qualifications - Minimum 2 years of hands-on TIG/GTAW welding experience on tubing, pipe, or precision assemblies.
- Experience in tube and pipe fabrication, including cutting, facing, fit-up, alignment, and assembly.
- Experience welding stainless steel and familiarity with Inconel or other aerospace-grade alloys.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
- Proficiency with precision measuring instruments and the ability to maintain tight dimensional tolerances.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and web-based manufacturing systems.
- Strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and commitment to safety and quality.
Preferred Qualifications - 3-5+ years of TIG/GTAW welding experience in aerospace, aviation, space, or other high-specification manufacturing environments.
- Experience with borescope inspection of welds in open and restricted-access areas.
- Experience passing multi-position welding qualifications, including applicable 1F, 3F, 2G, 3G, and 6G tests.
- Familiarity with radiographic (X-ray) weld acceptance criteria.
- Welding certification from an accredited training program.
- Familiarity with AWS D17.1 aerospace welding standards.
Physical & Schedule Requirements - Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
- Ability to bend, lift, climb ladders and stairs, and work in confined or restricted spaces.
- Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and overtime based on production requirements.
- Willingness to begin on first shift for training and transition to second shift as the regular schedule.
Job Tags
Contract work, Night shift, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift