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Location

Glastonbury, CT

Wage

$22 – $35/hr

Employment Type

Full-time

Required Skills & Certifications

TIG Welding
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Posted on October 13, 2026

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a Welder to support the production of quality precision parts, responsible for precision welding, fabrication, assembly, and repair of aerospace components and structures. This position plays a key role in producing reliable products that meet customer and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

  • Perform precision TIG welding on aerospace-grade materials.
  • Fabricate, assemble, and repair components in accordance with engineering drawings.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and technical drawings.
  • Set up and operate welding equipment and related tools.
  • Verify part dimensions and ensure weld quality meets established standards.
  • Conduct visual inspections of welded assemblies.
  • Maintain accurate production, quality, and traceability documentation.
  • Follow all company, customer, and regulatory requirements.
  • Work closely with quality, engineering, and production teams.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
  • Participate in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Welding certification from an accredited technical program preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of welding experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Proficiency in TIG welding and working with thin-gauge materials.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Experience using precision measuring instruments.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Basic computer skills for production reporting and documentation.

Additional Information

  • Location: Glastonbury, CT
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Shifts Available: 1st Shift Days: 6:00 AM to 3:30 PM
  • Reports To: Manufacturing Manager
  • Overtime and weekend work may be required.
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How this job compares in Glastonbury, CT

Pay in context

At roughly $29/hr, this posting lands within a few percent of the $31/hr median for welding jobs across Connecticut, whose middle half runs $24–$33/hr across 24 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 46% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. In other words it is a market-rate offer, so benefits, overtime, and shift schedule are where the real difference between this and the next posting on the list shows up.

The local market in Glastonbury, CT

Glastonbury, CT is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Connecticut as a whole we're tracking 32 other active welding openings from 21 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Connecticut.

The most active employers in Connecticut at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Gpac (5), Pursuit Aerospace (3), and AMETEK (2). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

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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Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Welder figures were last recalculated when this page was built.