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Pursuit Aerospace

Welder I - 2nd Shift

Location

Stuart, FL

Employment Type

Full-time

Required Skills & Certifications

TIG WeldingSteelStainless SteelTitaniumAWS GOVERNING
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Posted on October 13, 2026

Job Description

Overview

Pursuit Aerospace is a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, committed to operational improvement and exceptional customer service. They are seeking a Welder I to join their team of aerospace welders specializing in GTAW (TIG) welding in a clean, air-conditioned environment.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and perform all fusion welding operations in the facility, both manual and automatic within the limits of certifications.
  • Check welds visually and dimensionally with precision measuring instruments for conformance to blueprints and specifications.
  • Conduct specified fusion welding tests.
  • Have a working knowledge of welding practice and weld-ability of current metal groups within their certifications.
  • Weld on various alloys including stainless steel, nickel, and titanium.
  • Complete fillet and groove welds in multiple different positions.
  • Perform light sheet metal work including fit up and correction related to welding.
  • Read and interpret prints involving weld symbols.
  • Demonstrate a good mechanical aptitude.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Minimum of one (1) year of related experience and/or training/certification in welding.
  • Minimum of one (1) year of TIG welding experience.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis, without sponsorship.
  • Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.
  • 2+ years of GTAW (TIG) specific work experience.
  • Work experience in the aerospace industry.
  • Training and/or certification in visual weld inspection.
  • Capable of qualifying on automatic welding machines in at least one metals group.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Location: Stuart, FL – Onsite.
  • Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 3:15 PM to 11:45 PM (10% Shift Differential).

Benefits

Health Insurance
401k
PTO
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How this job compares in Stuart, FL

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Florida currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$31/hr across 131 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 Stuart, FL

Stuart, FL currently has 4 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 3 employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across Florida as a whole we're tracking 273 other active welding openings from 162 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Stuart, or widen the search to Florida.

Pursuit Aerospace currently has 2 other openings live in Florida, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Florida at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Miami, FL (12), BAE Systems (11), and Welding Shop in Tampa, FL (11). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Florida, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Jacksonville at $32/hr, Cape Canaveral at $29/hr, and Orlando at $29/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.

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