Certified Welder – 3rd Shift Employment Type: Direct Hire Position Type: Full-Time, Hourly Work Location: Glendale, Arizona Work Arrangement: Onsite Base Pay: $28.00 per hour, depending on skills and experience Shift Differential: Additional $2.60 per hour for 3rd Shift Total Pay: $30.60 per hour, including shift differential Schedule: 3rd Shift, Sunday–Thursday, 11:00 PM–7:00 AM Training Schedule: 2nd Shift, Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM–11:00 PM, for the first few weeks Experience Required: 8+ years of welding or related experience, or demonstrated ability to perform the position’s responsibilities Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent Certification Required: AWS D17.1 manual GTAW/TIG certification in applicable material groups and welding positions Required Testing: Eye examination, FAA drug screening, and manual weld test Safety Designation: Safety-sensitive position subject to random drug testing Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Certified Welder to perform manual and automatic welding operations on aerospace components during 3rd Shift. The ideal candidate will have strong manual Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG) skills, experience setting up and programming orbital welding equipment, and hands-on experience welding specialized aerospace alloys. This position requires the ability to interpret technical drawings, welding procedures, weld symbols, and quality requirements; prepare and inspect components; troubleshoot welding equipment; and maintain required welding qualifications. The selected candidate will collaborate with Engineering and production personnel to resolve welding issues, support process development, and provide guidance to less experienced welders. Initial training will take place on 2nd Shift for the first few weeks before transitioning to the regular overnight schedule. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Set up and operate manual and automatic welding systems according to work instructions and established welding practices.
- Set up, program, and operate orbital GTAW equipment.
- Position and adjust fixtures, attachments, and workpieces using hand tools and measuring devices.
- Adjust welding processes within approved procedural limits to achieve required quality standards.
- Read and interpret product drawings, process drawings, welding procedures, weld symbols, and quality requirements.
- Perform proper pre-weld cleaning, preparation, and handling of parts.
- Use purge systems and control backing gas according to applicable welding procedures.
- Perform visual and dimensional inspections to verify completed hardware meets specifications.
- Follow applicable welding procedure specifications and qualification documentation requirements.
- Obtain and maintain required welding qualifications and certifications for applicable metals.
- Set up and troubleshoot welding equipment to support operational needs.
- Work with Engineering to develop welding processes and resolve welding issues.
- Provide guidance to less experienced welders as needed.
- Assist with welder skill development, safety instruction, and other training activities.
- Maintain a clean, organized work area and equipment free of Foreign Object Debris (FOD).
- Follow welding-specific safety requirements and established workplace procedures.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 8 years of welding or related experience, or demonstrated ability to perform the position’s responsibilities.
- Manual GTAW/TIG certification to AWS D17.1 in Groups IIb, IIIb, and VII, in the 1G position or an accepted equivalent position.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required company welding qualifications.
- Experience setting up, programming, and operating Orbitalum, AMI, or equivalent orbital GTAW equipment.
- Experience welding aerospace alloys such as Haynes 188, Hastelloy X, Inconel 718, and L-605 cobalt alloy.
- Experience with purge systems, backing gas control, and post-weld inspection methods.
- Ability to read and work from welding procedure specifications and welding qualification documentation.
- Ability to complete a company-administered weld performance qualification within a two-week period.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, product and process drawings, procedures, weld symbols, and quality requirements.
- Working knowledge of machine-shop mathematics and ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Manual dexterity sufficient to perform precision welding tasks.
- Effective English verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with others in a team environment.
- Ability to complete the required eye examination, FAA drug screening, and manual weld test.
- Ability to meet the requirements of a safety-sensitive position subject to random drug testing.
- Ability to work onsite in Glendale, Arizona.
- Availability to work Sunday–Thursday, 11:00 PM–7:00 AM.
- Availability to train Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM–11:00 PM, for the first few weeks.
Physical Requirements
- Manual dexterity sufficient to position components, adjust fixtures, and perform precision welding.
- Visual acuity sufficient to interpret drawings, position workpieces, and inspect completed welds.
- Ability to use hand tools and measuring devices to set up and inspect components.
- Ability to complete the required eye examination.
Work Environment
- Onsite aerospace welding and manufacturing environment in Glendale, Arizona.
- Regular use of manual, automatic, and orbital GTAW welding equipment.
- Work involves specialized aerospace alloys, precision components, fixtures, and inspection tools.
- Collaboration with Engineering, production personnel, and other welders.
- Compliance with welding safety procedures, quality requirements, and FOD prevention practices.
- Third-shift schedule, Sunday–Thursday, 11:00 PM–7:00 AM.
- Initial training on 2nd Shift, Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM–11:00 PM, for the first few weeks.
- Safety-sensitive position subject to random drug testing.
Key Competencies
- Manual GTAW / TIG welding
- Orbital welding setup and programming
- Aerospace alloy welding
- AWS D17.1 welding qualifications
- Welding procedure interpretation
- Purge systems and backing gas control
- Blueprint and weld symbol interpretation
- Welding equipment troubleshooting
- Visual and dimensional inspection
- Precision and attention to detail
- Welding process development
- Technical guidance and training
- Safety awareness and FOD prevention
- Communication and teamwork