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Overview

Seeking an Aircraft Welder with over 5 years of Tig welding experience, familiar with D17.1 weld specifications. The position involves welding parts and assemblies of various materials with strict quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Weld parts and assemblies of light gauge material (.032 inches or lighter).
  • Weld light gauge material to heavy stock (.090 or thicker).
  • Perform welds close to edges (within .25 inches or less) where precision is critical.
  • Weld thick stock (.090 or thicker) while ensuring no imperfections in penetration.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of Tig welding experience.
  • Familiarity with D17.1 weld specifications.
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How this job compares in Fort Worth, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Fort Worth, TX currently run a median of $25/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$25/hr across 12 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 Worth, TX

We're tracking 21 other active welding openings in Fort Worth, TX right now, from 12 different employers. 4 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 953 other active welding openings from 417 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Fort Worth, or widen the search to Texas.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Austin Industries (34), Zachry Group (24), and Welding Shop in Houston, TX (23). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Old Sixth Ward at $40/hr, Dallas at $36/hr, and Channelview at $32/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.

See all aerospace welder openings if you want to compare this against similar roles.

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