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Overview

GA Telesis is a global leader providing integrated solutions to the aviation and aerospace industries, seeking an Aviation Welder for their MRO division in Fort Lauderdale. The role involves performing high-quality welding repairs on commercial aircraft components in a dynamic and supportive work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform high-quality welding repairs on commercial aircraft components.
  • Efficiently manage multiple tasks.
  • Create structures by welding together components.
  • Read and understand engineering drawings and welding symbols.
  • Weld base metal groups including Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, and Inconel.

Requirements

  • Minimum 2-3 years welding experience.
  • Must pass AWS D17.1 practical welding test on all aircraft metals.
  • Must be able to speak, read, and understand English.
  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • A&P License or specialized training desired.

Additional Information

  • Eligibility Requirement: Only U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents will be considered for this position.
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How this job compares in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Florida currently run a median of $27/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$31/hr across 122 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL

Fort Lauderdale, FL currently has 9 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 7 employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across Florida as a whole we're tracking 268 other active welding openings from 148 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Fort Lauderdale, or widen the search to Florida.

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