Welder – Aerospace Manufacturing

About the company

Machina Labs

Consumer goods · 51 to 200 employees

What you'll do

• Perform precision TIG welding on aerospace components and assemblies.
• Set up and operate TIG welding equipment based on established procedures, specifications, and work instructions.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, specifications, and manufacturing instructions.
• Prepare, fit, tack, align, and assemble components prior to welding.
• Produce consistent, high-quality welds while maintaining dimensional and workmanship requirements.
• Perform welding on a variety of materials and thicknesses based on production requirements.
• Inspect completed work and identify weld defects, dimensional issues, or other nonconforming conditions.
• Perform approved weld repairs and rework when necessary.
• Use precision measuring equipment and inspection tools to verify completed work.
• Maintain accurate production, inspection, and material traceability documentation.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality to troubleshoot welding and production challenges.
• Provide feedback on fit-up, tooling, weld processes, and manufacturability based on hands-on experience.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of welding and fabrication processes.
• Assist with welding equipment setup, adjustment, cleaning, and operator-level preventive maintenance.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Support production schedules while maintaining Machina Labs' expectations for safety, quality, and workmanship.
• Perform work in accordance with Machina Labs' AS9100D quality management system and applicable manufacturing procedures.
• Follow approved drawings, specifications, work instructions, and process requirements.
• Maintain product identification, material traceability, configuration control, and production documentation.
• Identify and communicate quality concerns, process deviations, or nonconforming conditions promptly.
• Support nonconformance, rework, root-cause, and corrective-action activities as needed.       

What you need

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on TIG welding experience.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently produce high-quality precision TIG welds.
• Strong understanding of TIG welding fundamentals, joint preparation, fit-up, heat control, and weld quality.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, and specifications.
• Experience with precision metal fabrication, fitting, and assembly.
• Experience setting up and operating TIG welding equipment.
• Ability to work with tight tolerances and maintain consistent workmanship.
• Ability to identify common weld defects and recognize when work does not meet requirements.
• Experience using precision measuring and basic inspection equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality teams.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
• Ability to safely operate welding equipment, hand tools, power tools, and other manufacturing equipment.
• Previous aerospace, defense, automotive, or other advanced manufacturing experience.
• Experience working within an AS9100/AS9100D quality environment.
• Hands-on laser welding experience.
• Experience with precision or close-tolerance fabrication.
• Experience TIG welding stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, nickel-based alloys, or other specialty metals.
• Familiarity with weld inspection and quality-control requirements.
• Experience supporting nonconformance, rework, root-cause, and corrective-action processes.
• Experience working directly with engineers to troubleshoot welding or manufacturing challenges.
• Experience contributing to process improvements in a production environment.

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