Aerospace TIG Fabrication Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Aerospace TIG Fabrication Specialist — Hastings, MI

Step into a shop where precision shapes flight. As our Aerospace TIG Fabrication Specialist in Hastings, MI, you’ll help turn detailed drawings into high-quality aircraft components. Your day starts with a blueprint in hand and ends with a flawless weld that meets exacting specifications.

You’ll review technical drawings and welding symbols, plan your weld sequence, and set up your TIG station. From carbon steel and aluminum to thin-wall stainless tubing, you’ll execute clean, consistent welds. Throughout the day, you’ll coordinate with teammates to keep projects on schedule, inspect your work to aerospace-quality standards, and keep a safe, organized work area. When fabrication challenges arise, you’ll diagnose issues quickly and help implement fixes.

• Perform TIG welding on carbon steel, aluminum, and thin-wall stainless tubing to strict specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and welding symbols.
• Fabricate metal parts and assemblies per project requirements.
• Inspect welds and finished products to ensure quality assurance standards are met.
• Maintain a clean, orderly workspace and follow safety protocols.
• Collaborate across departments to meet project deadlines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve fabrication issues as they appear.

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification is preferred.
• Proven experience as a TIG welder and fabricator.
• Deep knowledge of welding techniques, materials, and safe work practices.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Exceptional attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
• Problem-solving mindset; able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physical stamina and strength to handle materials and equipment.

• Troubleshooting Skills
• Tape Measure Reading
• Welding Setups for Production
• Blueprint Reading

• MIG Welder
• TIG Welder

If you’re driven by precision and enjoy building aircraft components that demand the highest quality, we’d like to talk.