TIG Welder - 2nd Shift/3rd Shift

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Technician, Aerospace Tooling & CastingsJoin Howmet Aerospace in LaPorte, IN to perform precision GTAW on castings, dies, molds, fixtures, and supporting equipment—always to defined weld procedures and customer specifications.CompensationStarting: $29.14/hrAfter 12 months: $30.41/hrTraining & Work HoursUp to 6 months training: Monday–Friday, 1st Shift (6am–2pm)Then transition to: 2nd (2pm–10pm) or 3rd Shift (10pm–6am)What You’ll DoExecute repair and fabrication welding on castings to Class A criteria (FPI and X-Ray acceptance).Perform occasional maintenance/fixture welding across multiple alloys, including aluminum.Build copper backups and use them to support controlled, high-quality welds.Operate AC/DC power sources and manage all GTAW torch components.Select filler wire alloy designations and diameters to match procedure requirements.Set amperage, polarity, and shielding gas flow for both torch and backups.Blend and condition welds on both repair and production work.Handle weld prep as needed, plus finishing, rework, and metal cleaning consistent with MCO responsibilities.Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED.One year of TIG welding in a professional employment setting (experience must be from paid work, not solely from training or education).PreferredWelding vocational coursework/training.Manual GTAW proficiency with a remote foot pedal.Desired StrengthsSoldering capabilitySetting up welding for production runsReading and interpreting blueprintsEquipmentTIG WelderThis is a hands-on role for a detail-driven welder who is comfortable switching between tight-tolerance casting repairs and production welds while maintaining aerospace-level quality. #J-18808-Ljbffr