Flight TIG Welder II

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, and weld flight-critical fluid systems and launch vehicle components using GTAW processes.
• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations.
• Cut, trim, fit, and fabricate metal components to dimensions.
• Perform fit-up, alignment, and tack welding of tubing and components before final weld.
• Set up and operate GTAW equipment, adjusting parameters to achieve proper penetration and weld quality.
• Inspect completed welds and fabricated hardware for conformance to applicable standards and drawings.
• Document work performed, create NCRs for non-conforming hardware, and support redline incorporation as needed.
• Escalate quality, fit, or documentation issues to Manufacturing Engineering or Quality as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Technical Skills — Required:
  • 2 years of hands-on TIG (GTAW) welding experience on tube, pipe, or precision assemblies.
  • Demonstrated experience in tube and pipe fabrication including cutting, facing, precision fit-up, and assembly.
  • Experience working with aerospace alloys including stainless steel and Inconel.
  • Proficiency using precision measurement tools such as calipers, height gauges, and scales to hold tight tolerances.
  • Basic computer proficiency including Outlook, Teams, and web-based manufacturing systems.
• Technical Skills — Preferred:
  • 3 to 5+ years of TIG (GTAW) welding experience supporting aerospace, aviation, or high-spec manufacturing environments.
  • Demonstrated success passing aerospace-level weld qualifications including multi-position certifications (1F, 3F, 2G, 3G, 6G) and radiographic (X-ray) acceptance criteria.
  • Welding certification from an accredited program with familiarity with AWS D17.1 standards.
• Physical & Schedule Requirements:
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
  • Frequent bending, lifting, climbing, and working in tight spaces.
  • Able to climb ladders and stairs.
  • Schedule flexibility required; ability to work nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including generous health, dental, and vision plans with low deductibles.
• Paid parental leave.
• Educational/relocation reimbursement.
• Short-term disability.
• Flexible PTO.

Export Compliance

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations (ITAR), applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Firefly Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer.