Job Description

Overview

We are seeking experienced TIG Welders to join a precision aerospace and defense manufacturing operation in Columbus, Mississippi, conveniently located for candidates commuting from the Millport, Alabama area. This is an excellent opportunity for welders experienced with GTAW/TIG welding, thin-wall materials, precision fabrication, and specialty metals.

Responsibilities

  • Perform precision GTAW/TIG welding on aerospace and defense components.
  • Weld materials including aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, Inconel, and other exotic alloys.
  • Perform precision welding on thin-wall materials, typically ranging from approximately .020" to .125".
  • Produce welds requiring tight dimensional tolerances, including approximately ±.005"–.030" or better.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, weld maps, GD&T, and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
  • Set up and operate TIG welding equipment, fixtures, jigs, and other tooling used to control heat and distortion.
  • Work with orbital or chamber welding equipment when required.
  • Monitor weld parameters and heat input to maintain dimensional and metallurgical requirements.
  • Perform fitting, grinding, measuring, and other precision fabrication activities.
  • Support weld inspection processes including visual inspection, FPI, and X-ray/NDT requirements.
  • Accurately document welding parameters, inspection results, and production information.
  • Work closely with Engineering and Quality teams to troubleshoot and improve welding processes.
  • Assist with weld schedule development and validation.
  • Support customer and NADCAP audit requirements.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area while following 5S, PPE, and plant safety requirements.

Requirements

  • Previous GTAW/TIG welding experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
  • Aerospace, defense, aviation, or similarly high-tolerance welding experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience welding thin-wall materials.
  • Experience working with aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, Inconel, or similar specialty alloys.
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints, GD&T, weld symbols, and WPS documentation.
  • Experience working to tight dimensional and quality tolerances.
  • Strong understanding of heat input, weld distortion, and welding metallurgy.
  • Ability to use precision measurement equipment including calipers and micrometers.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to consistently perform precise manual work.
  • High school diploma or GED required; technical welding education or equivalent hands-on experience preferred.

Additional Information

  • Location: Millport, AL 35576 / Columbus, MS Area
  • Schedule: 4-day workweek | 1st & 2nd Shift Opportunities
  • Standard schedule is a 4/10 workweek, consisting of four 10-hour shifts.
  • 1st Shift: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM; 2nd Shift: 4:30 PM – 3:00 AM.
  • 30-minute lunch.
  • Openings may be assigned to either 1st or 2nd shift depending on production needs.
  • A rotating Friday/Saturday weekend schedule is currently in place.
  • Due to current production demands, technicians are presently working 12-hour weekday shifts with significant overtime expected through December.

How this job compares in Millport, AL

Pay in context

At roughly $33/hr, this posting sits about 32% above the $25/hr median for welding jobs across Alabama — toward the top of a $20–$31/hr middle band drawn from 49 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 78% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Millport, AL

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Millport, AL, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across Alabama as a whole we're tracking 110 other active welding openings from 73 employers. Browse welding jobs across Alabama.

The most active employers in Alabama at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Blue Origin (15), Austal USA (9), and Savard Group (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 $40/hr and Birmingham at $25/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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