Howmet Aerospace

Overview

The Manual Welder I position at Howmet Aerospace involves fabricating and welding aerospace components while ensuring high-quality standards and compliance with safety regulations. Howmet Aerospace is a leading provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries.

Responsibilities

• Set up and layout jobs using Operation Sheets and fixtures following welding procedures to TIG weld in all positions.
• Inspect, maintain, and log preventative maintenance on welding equipment.
• Set up machines according to work instructions to trim, size, form, inspect, and TIG weld material.
• Perform solvent cleaning, trimming, sizing, and polishing to prepare weld joints.
• Conduct tack welding and fabricate shop aids and fixtures.
• Perform borescope inspections for weld defects and visual inspections using various gauges.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality systems and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain qualifications for welding certifications.
• Certify to AWS D17.1 Aerospace specifications for manual welding of aviation hardware.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years’ welding experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to pass TIG welding assessment and become certified on required alloy/joint combinations.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Excellent mathematical and reading skills.
• Ability to interpret specifications, procedures, and work instructions.
• Near vision of Jaeger #1 at 12” and far vision of 20/30 or better in either eye.
• Verification of employment eligibility required at the time of hire.
• This position is subject to ITAR regulations requiring U.S. person status.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO