Job Description

About Us

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.

The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.

About The Opportunity

The Welder II - TIG j oins, fabricates, and repairs metal and other weldable material by applying appropriate welding techniques and operating various welding equipment.

Location: Manchester, CT

This role will be onsite 100% of the time.

Responsibilities

Operate welding equipment to fabricate and assemble materials based on job specifications. Welding processes include, but not limited to, Tig, Plasma, Fusion, Resistance, Auto, Electron-beam, and Stud. Set up welding equipment based on job specifications Maintain welding equipment Read and interpret blueprints and/or drawings to determine the specific welding requirements Check welds visually and dimensionally with precision measuring instruments for conformance to blueprints and specifications Responsible for the manufacture and maintenance of component parts and fixtures as required Consistently maintain specific tolerances and accurately perform dimensions Check parts using specified gages or check parts using furnished fixtures to see that dimensions are being maintained. Maintain a neat and orderly work area. Adhere to all company policies and procedures. Follow all applicable safety rules and precautions.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent 3 years relevant experience working with a variety of metals, including Titanium metals Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis. Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years relevant welding experience Trade qualified with recognized apprenticeship Professional welding certification Ability to Read Blueprints: To be successful in any welding job, you must be able to read blueprints quickly and easily and understand how the information presented affects a specific project. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Have working knowledge of shop geometry and trigonometry. Manual Dexterity: To practice as a welder safely and efficiently, you need to have excellent manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination to be able to perform the complex physical maneuvers required for many welding jobs. Detail Oriented: When completing a project, a welder MUST be very detail oriented, thorough in their work, and not overlook anything that could have larger, unwanted, and even dangerous effects. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals Knowledge of Welding Techniques: A great welder will have in-depth knowledge about the different welding techniques such as metal art, oxy-fuel, flux core arc, and gas tungsten arc welding.

Physical Requirements

Requires mobility in a manufacturing plant environment while using Personal Protective Equipment. Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk. Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds. Must be able to have prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Compensation & Benefits

Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

How this job compares in Manchester, CT

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Connecticut currently run a median of $29/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $24–$36/hr across 35 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 Manchester, CT

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Manchester, CT, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across Connecticut as a whole we're tracking 47 other active welding openings from 36 employers. Browse welding jobs across Connecticut.

Pursuit Aerospace currently has 1 other opening live in Connecticut, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Connecticut at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Collins Aerospace (3), Meyer Tool (2), and Shepard Steel (2). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for TIG and Flux-Core work. 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. Flux-cored (FCAW) runs a hollow wire filled with flux, combining MIG-like deposition rates with the outdoor tolerance of stick. It is the workhorse on heavy structural steel and shipbuilding, where thick sections and long welds reward speed.

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