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Overview

The TIG Welder position at Howmet Aerospace Inc. involves production welding and repair of various components according to specifications. The company is a leading provider of engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries, focusing on advanced materials and components.

Responsibilities

  • Production weld and/or weld repair castings, dies, molds, fixtures, and miscellaneous equipment.
  • Read and interpret Product Criteria and Activity Instructions.
  • Operate GTAW welding equipment and hand tools.
  • Apply weld identification and maintain quality levels.
  • Complete welders' certification tests in nickel, cobalt, and iron-based alloy groups.
  • Perform weld repairs and fixtures for tool room and maintenance.
  • Monitor argon purity and repair/build argon backups.
  • Blend welds for repair and production weld castings.
  • Prepare surface areas for weld and blending as needed.
  • Complete and maintain paperwork related to welding tasks.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalency required.
  • Minimum of one year of experience in welding.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • Formalized training in Manual Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) required.
  • Basic knowledge of computers.
  • Mechanical ability and proficiency in use of gauges and measuring skills required.
  • Must pass visual acuity examination required for certified welder position.
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How this job compares in La Porte, IN

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Indiana currently run a median of $24/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $21–$29/hr across 68 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 La Porte, IN

La Porte, IN is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Indiana as a whole we're tracking 130 other active welding openings from 103 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Indiana.

The most active employers in Indiana at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Aerotek (9), Forest River (4), and Lozier Corporation (3). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Indiana, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Indianapolis at $24/hr, Fort Wayne at $24/hr, and Middlebury at $21/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.

See all TIG welder openings if you want to compare this against similar roles.

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