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**Job Title: Journeyman Tig Welder** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled Journeyman Tig Welder for our large aerospace facility located in Los Alamitos, CA. This union position is for the 1st shift (6am-2:30pm) with a potential shift change to 2nd shift, so candidates must be open to 2nd shift as well. The role involves welding aerospace products, setting up and operating welding machines, and following manufacturing processes and procedures. **Responsibilities** + Set up and operate welding machines without technical assistance. + Follow manufacturing processes and procedures per MEP 1000-01. + Perform at an acceptable quality and productivity level on all welding assignments. + Execute tasks as assigned by shop management. + Weld metal thicknesses from 0.010 to .250 inch. + Direct and advise major maintenance on welding equipment. + Direct and advise procurement of consumables for welding equipment. + Assist, advise, and share job knowledge with other welders. + Develop new weld schedules for welding machines as required by shop management or manufacturing engineering. + Interpret engineering drawings and specifications necessary to perform welding tasks correctly. + Recognize welding problems, troubleshoot and correct them accordingly. **Essential Skills** + Aerospace tig welding experience. + Minimum of 5 years' experience in GTAW (preferred in aerospace). + In-depth knowledge of all aspects of GTAW processes. + Ability to weld manually and operate mechanized welding equipment (e.g., circumferential positioners and longitudinal seamer). + Capability to set up GTAW equipment and weld tooling. + Proficiency in interpreting weld symbols, engineering drawings, and specifications. + Ability to recognize, troubleshoot, and correct welding problems. + Interpretation of blueprints, work orders, and production planning documents. + Use of standard manufacturing measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, pin calipers, micrometers, tape measures, scales, height gauges, depth gauges). + Capability of working with tight tolerances such as + or - .002". **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with heliarc, welding, fabrication, blueprints, GTAW, TIG welding. + Experience with inspection, thin-wall, thin gauge, tubing, x-ray, titanium, and inconel materials. **Why Work Here?** Join a world leader in the design, development, and manufacture of ducting systems for aircraft and propulsion lines for rockets. With more than 70 years of experience and proven reliability, our products are installed on virtually every major commercial, military, and space vehicle. Be part of a company that values innovation, precision, and quality. **Work Environment** Work in a large manufacturing aerospace company with a team of 500 employees. This is a union shop with a structured work environment. The role is for the 1st shift (6am to 2:30pm) at a pay rate of $38.48 per hour. There is a potential for this position to move to the 2nd shift. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Los Alamitos, California. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $80038.40 - $80038.40/yr. Union position (must pay dues= $300 initiation paid over $100 installments and then $88.25 a month from there) Full benefits Dental Vision health care 401K **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Los Alamitos,CA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on May 7, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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