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Overview

SimTech, Inc., recognized as one of the 2026 Best Places for Working Parents, in Huntsville, AL, is seeking an experienced and highly organized Welder II, Mid-Level team member that performs complex, high-precision welding operations in accordance with MIL-STD-3040A, AWS D1.1, AWS D1.2, and applicable DoD contract requirements. The ideal candidate possesses 5-9 years of experience performing GTAW (TIG) and GMAW (MIG) welding in a high-precision manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

  • Execute precision welding operations in accordance with MIL-STD-3040A, AWS D1.1, and AWS D1.2 requirements.
  • Interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, process travelers, and work instructions.
  • Perform setup, alignment, and fixturing operations to maintain weld geometry and dimensional integrity.
  • Collaborate with Senior Welders, Welding Engineering, Quality Assurance, and NDT personnel to verify weld quality.
  • Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all company and OSHA safety procedures.
  • Apply advanced knowledge of mathematics and precision measurement tools to ensure accurate layout and alignment.
  • Record and maintain weld process data in accordance with internal quality management systems.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED; completion of an accredited welding apprenticeship or technical training program preferred.
  • Minimum 5-9 years of hands-on welding experience in aerospace, defense, or manufacturing.
  • Currently or previously held certification to AWS and DoD standards.
  • Proficient in GTAW (TIG) and GMAW (MIG); experience with FCAW is a plus.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and complex weld symbols.
  • Working knowledge of AS9100 and ITAR/EAR compliance in a controlled manufacturing environment.
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy.
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.

Additional Information

  • Employees will work in an assembly, manufacturing, and production environment.
  • Telework may be included.
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How this job compares in Huntsville, AL

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Alabama currently run a median of $25/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $21–$33/hr across 67 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 Huntsville, AL

We're tracking 10 other active welding openings in Huntsville, AL right now, from 8 different employers. 2 of them were added in the last week. Across Alabama as a whole we're tracking 105 other active welding openings from 78 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Huntsville, or widen the search to Alabama.

The most active employers in Alabama at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are ORION (4), Blue Origin (3), and Express Employment Professionals Defunct (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 Alabama, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Mobile at $48/hr, Birmingham at $25/hr, and Huntsville at $24/hr. Huntsville is among them.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG, TIG, and Flux-Core work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication 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.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • AWS D1.1 — the American Welding Society's Structural Welding Code for steel. It governs almost all building and structural steel work in the US, so a D1.1 qualification is the baseline credential for construction and ironworking.

Read straight from this posting's text. Confirm the exact qualification the employer wants before you test — requirements vary by shop even under the same code.

Similar openings near Huntsville, AL

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