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Overview

Torch Technologies is a 100% employee-owned company providing research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. They are seeking an experienced Welder/Welding Technician to support the fabrication and integration of weldments and mechanical assemblies for DoW programs.

Responsibilities

  • MIG weld steel components and assemblies.
  • TIG weld aluminum components and assemblies.
  • Fabricate weldments from engineering drawings and technical instructions.
  • Build and use welding fixtures and jigs.
  • Fit, assemble, and mechanically integrate fabricated components.
  • Set up and safely operate fabrication equipment.
  • Support design reviews and fabrication readiness reviews.
  • Provide manufacturing input to improve component designs and manufacturability.
  • Maintain a safe, organized, and productive shop environment.

Requirements

  • U.S. Citizenship.
  • Associate degree, 2 years of formal technical training, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of manufacturing/fabrication experience.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
  • Proficient in MIG welding steel.
  • Proficient in TIG welding aluminum.
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and weld symbols.
  • Ability to obtain required AWS welding certification.
  • Experience working with engineering and manufacturing teams.
  • Familiarity with AS9100 quality processes.
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
  • Ability to work overtime as required.

Benefits

  • ESOP participation
  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term Disability
  • Long-term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Saving Accounts
  • Health Reimbursement Accounts
  • EAP
  • Education Assistance
  • PTO
  • Holidays

Additional Information

  • Location: Huntsville, AL
  • Schedule: 1st Shift, 4/10 schedule — approximately 6:00 AM–4:30 PM
  • Travel: 0–10%
  • Relocation Assistance: No
  • Contract Award Contingency: No

Benefits

ESOP participation
401k
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Saving Accounts
Health Reimbursement Accounts
EAP
Education Assistance
PTO
Holidays
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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 $20–$33/hr across 48 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 21 other active welding openings in Huntsville, AL right now, from 7 different employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across Alabama as a whole we're tracking 112 other active welding openings from 70 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 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 $24/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG and TIG 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.

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