Job Description

Job Title: Resistance Welder 2nd shift – Aerospace Manufacturing

Company: Precise Metal Products

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:

Precise Metal Products is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Resistance Welder to join our aerospace manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing precision welding using resistance welding equipment to assemble aerospace components and assemblies in accordance with engineering specifications and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Set up and operate resistance welding machines (spot, seam, projection) to join metal components according to blueprints and welding procedure specifications. Interpret technical drawings, work orders, and process instructions. Inspect completed welds for conformance to specifications using measuring instruments and visual inspection techniques. Monitor equipment operation and make necessary adjustments to maintain weld quality. Perform routine maintenance on welding equipment and tools to ensure optimal performance. Follow all safety protocols, including proper use of PPE and adherence to company safety policies. Maintain clean and organized work area in compliance with 5S standards. Collaborate with quality assurance, engineering, and production teams to resolve issues and improve processes.

Qualifications:

Minimum 5+ years of resistance welding experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing. Familiarity with aerospace materials such as aluminum, titanium, and stainless steel. Ability to read and interpret aerospace blueprints, specifications, and technical documents. Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work. Experience with AWS D17.2 and/or other applicable aerospace welding standards preferred. High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training in welding is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Capable of standing for extended periods. Manual dexterity and visual acuity to perform detailed work.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

It is the established policy of Precise Metal Products, to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons and to administer all aspects and conditions of employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, severe/morbid obesity, medical condition, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

How this job compares in Phoenix, AZ

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Phoenix, AZ currently run a median of $30/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $24–$39/hr across 85 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 Phoenix, AZ

We're tracking 209 other active welding openings in Phoenix, AZ right now, from 131 different employers. 58 of them were added in the last week. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 509 other active welding openings from 258 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Phoenix, or widen the search to Arizona.

PRECISE METAL PRODUCTS, LLC currently has 1 other opening live in Arizona, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Sundt Construction (29), Welding Shop in Phoenix, AZ (20), and EZARC (16). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Arizona, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Tempe at $32/hr, Phoenix at $30/hr, and Mesa at $29/hr. Phoenix is among them.

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