Aluminum GTAW/GMAW Fabrication Welder

Your day, welded together

You start the shift by reviewing blueprints, work orders, and welding symbols for the day’s builds. After selecting the right procedures, you set up both manual and automated welding units, stage parts, and align/clamp assemblies in jigs and fixtures. From there, you’ll perform GTAW (TIG) and, as needed, GMAW (MIG) on aluminum components in every position—flat, vertical, even overhead—maintaining smooth, consistent beads and proper penetration.

Between passes, you’ll prep joints with grinders and hand tools, clean workpieces, and keep distortion in check. You’ll inspect your welds to spec, rework when necessary, and log results so quality stays tight. Throughout the day, you keep your booth organized, follow safety procedures, wear the right PPE, and lend a hand across fabrication and assembly when teammates need it. By shift end, you’ve met productivity goals, upheld quality and safety standards, and moved one step closer to completing your welding qualification tests within the required timeframe.

What you’ll handle

• Interpret blueprints, drawings, specs, and symbols to determine the correct welding process.
• Set up manual and automated welding equipment for aluminum work.
• Align, clamp, and assemble parts/fixtures prior to welding.
• Perform TIG (and MIG as needed) welding on aluminum in all positions.
• Prep joints, smooth welds, and clean parts using grinders and hand/power tools.
• Inspect welds for quality; rework/repair as required to meet specifications.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area with proper PPE.
• Support adjacent fabrication and assembly tasks to keep production flowing.
• Hit established productivity, quality, and safety metrics.
• Complete welding qualification tests within the required timeline.

What you bring

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of aluminum TIG and MIG experience (more for advanced roles).
• Proficiency with TIG on aluminum; MIG experience preferred; able to weld in all positions.
• Ability to read blueprints/work orders and understand welding symbols.
• Mechanical aptitude with hand and power tools.
• Strong quality focus and ability to self-inspect.
• Physically able to stand, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs in a manufacturing setting.
• Commitment to safe work practices.
• Preferred: AWS certifications and/or familiarity with AWS D1.2 aluminum codes.

Where you’ll work

• Busy fabrication shop with welding booths, jigs, and fixtures.
• Overtime or flexible shifts may be required based on production demand.
• Work around heat, noise, and standard shop conditions.

Primary technology: TIG Welder