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Job Description

Overview

We are currently seeking a Welder with TIG welding and fabrication experience to work in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment. The preferred candidate will have familiarity with various weld processes and a commitment to quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

  • Certify to AWS D17.1 for Groups IIB, IIIB, IV and VI.
  • Work with material thickness from .020” to .200” in all groups.
  • Ensure top quality workmanship and efficiency.
  • Meet quality standards for manufactured products and goods.
  • Maintain a neat and clean work area.
  • Initiate and control paperwork associated with welding jobs.
  • Follow direct orders from the supervisor to meet shipment commitments.

Requirements

  • 3-5 years of experience in a welding role or equivalent training and experience.
  • Knowledge of general workshop tools, equipment, and materials related to welding and aerospace.
  • Ability to understand and interpret technical drawings to military and aerospace specifications.

Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Holiday Pay
  • Health Insurance
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Fast growth opportunities and quicker career development for the right candidate.
  • Mentors available to help with personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Holiday Pay
Health Insurance
401k
PTO
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How this job compares in Irvine, CA

Pay in context

At roughly $34/hr, this posting lands within a few percent of the $33/hr median for welding jobs across California, whose middle half runs $26–$41/hr across 359 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 53% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. In other words it is a market-rate offer, so benefits, overtime, and shift schedule are where the real difference between this and the next posting on the list shows up.

The local market in Irvine, CA

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Irvine, CA, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across California as a whole we're tracking 457 other active welding openings from 227 employers. Browse welding jobs across California.

The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (25), Volt (15), and Aerotek (14). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within California, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Santa Ana at $53/hr, Long Beach at $49/hr, and Torrance at $43/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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