Aerospace Weld Trainer

Responsibilities

• Train, mentor, and certify new welders
• Provide ongoing skills development, coaching, and performance feedback to welding personnel regarding quality and speed of welds
• Monitor workmanship, weld quality yields, and compliance with specifications and blueprints
• Conduct over-inspection of weld samples/parts to verify quality standards
• Develop and improve welding methods, techniques, and equipment for production applications
• Serve as a resource to share best practices with other facilities
• Plan and execute weld repairs on potentially scrap castings
• Maintain weld wire, weld cap, and related inventory controls
• Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities to problem solve casting repair and/or operator techniques
• Audit standard work and ensure adherence to established procedures
• Collaborate with Engineers and Supervisors to evaluate trainees and address training issues
• Define tools and supplies needed for training and production support
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support department and organizational goals

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated ability to train, coach, and collaborate effectively
• Demonstrated ability to train new employees while taking and communicating directions on business needs
• Self-driven, disciplined, and able to manage multiple priorities with a strong sense of urgency
• Able to support development of new welding techniques, work instructions, and implementation of new technologies

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications: Certified Welder via AMS2694 or relevant AWS certification, minimum 5 years of professional welding experience in industrial, manufacturing, or fabrication environments, minimum 2 years’ experience onboarding and training new weld trainees
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant’s ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

About Us

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow us on: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

About The Team

The Howmet engines business produces world-class aerospace engine components, including investment castings, fasteners, rings and forgings. Our vacuum melted superalloys, machining, performance coatings and hot isostatic pressing for high performance parts enable the next generation of quieter, cleaner and more fuel-efficient aerospace engines. Able to supply more than 90% of structural and rotating aerospace engine components.