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Overview

This position is for a Welder at GE Aerospace, where the individual will be responsible for assembling and TIG welding aerospace components while adhering to strict specifications and safety standards. The role requires collaboration in a team environment and a commitment to maintaining a hazard-free workplace.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble and TIG weld aerospace castings and details.
  • Use fixtures, tools, and gauges to produce aerospace parts meeting blueprint drawing tolerances.
  • Follow detailed work instructions.
  • Practice weld procedures per GE and Nadcap/AWS specifications.
  • Work in a team environment and participate in Action Workouts.
  • Contribute to the LEAN Manufacturing workplace.
  • Practice safe work habits and maintain a hazard-free work environment.

Requirements

  • Must have a minimum of two years Gas Tungsten Arc (Heliarc) welding experience.
  • Pass Gas Tungsten Arc Weld test on nickel base, cobalt base, and stainless steel alloys.
  • Prefer 2 years of college or trade school background or professional industry equivalency.
  • Must be able to complete qualification training on nickel and cobalt per AWS D17.1.
  • Good attendance, attitude, and work habits are required.
  • Employee must have no disqualifications on their record for the past six months.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age by the time of joining.

Additional Information

  • 2nd shift: 2:30pm - 10:30pm and 3pm - 11pm (5% shift premium).
  • 3rd shift: 10:30pm - 6:30am and 11pm - 7am (5% shift premium).
  • Weekend Crew F-Sun 6:30pm - 6:30am and Thurs, Fri, Sat 6:30pm - 6:30am (10% shift premium).
  • Employee will have a 90-day period to establish performance in new classification and acquire necessary tools.
  • Employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove U.S. Person status.
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How this job compares in Muskegon, MI

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Michigan currently run a median of $24/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $21–$28/hr across 89 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Muskegon, MI

Muskegon, MI is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Michigan as a whole we're tracking 141 other active welding openings from 100 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Michigan.

The most active employers in Michigan at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Workbox Staffing (5), Technique, Inc Jobs (5), and Aerotek (4). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Michigan, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Holland at $28/hr and Livonia at $23/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for TIG. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

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