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Overview

Consolidated Precision Products (CPP), a manufacturer of highly complex aerospace castings, is seeking a motivated TIG Welder to join their team in the City of Industry, CA. The role involves welding in a challenging environment with a focus on quality and adherence to specifications.

Responsibilities

  • Weld by method of GTAW for rework, repair, and cosmetic upgrades according to specifications.
  • Evaluate castings to ensure preparation from prior operations is adequate.
  • Assess the condition of castings to determine the appropriate weld technique.
  • Perform additional weld preparation using die and belt grinders.
  • Operate and maintain welding machines and equipment.
  • Document weld locations and dimensions.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Formal training or classes in welding is a plus.
  • Must complete CPP ISO Procedures: Manufacturing 500, 501, and 502.
  • Obtain and maintain NADCAP certifications on assigned alloys (stainless steel and aluminum).
  • Ability to read and comprehend safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Effective communication skills to interact with team members and leadership.
  • Mathematical skills to perform basic calculations and solve practical problems.

Additional Information

  • This is a full-time position.
  • 1st and 2nd shifts are available.
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
  • Applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by ITAR.
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How this job compares in City of Industry, CA

Pay in context

At roughly $28/hr, this posting comes in about 19% below the $34/hr median for welding jobs across California, where the middle half runs $27–$47/hr across 404 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 25% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in City of Industry, CA

City of Industry, CA currently has 3 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 3 employers. 2 of them were added in the last week. Across California as a whole we're tracking 546 other active welding openings from 250 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in City of Industry, or widen the search to California.

The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (34), Honeywell Aerospace (20), and Aerotek (17). 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 Redondo Beach at $72/hr, El Segundo at $58/hr, and Torrance at $47/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 aerospace welder openings if you want to compare this against similar roles.

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Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. TIG Welder - Aerospace/Manufacturing (1st & 2nd Shift available) figures were last recalculated when this page was built.