Welder Aerospace Manufacturing
Research Metal Industries
Job Description
Job Description
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Aerospace Welder (AWS D17.1) to join our manufacturing team. This role is responsible for performing high-quality welding operations on aerospace components in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and aerospace quality standards.
The Aerospace Welder plays a critical role in supporting precision part execution, on-time delivery, and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
1. Welding Operations
- Perform welding on aerospace components in accordance with approved procedures
- Work with materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, Inconel, titanium, and other aerospace alloys
- Execute welding processes including TIG (GTAW) and other required methods
- Ensure welds meet dimensional, strength, and visual quality requirements
2. Drawing & Specification Compliance
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, and specifications
- Follow qualified Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
- Ensure work meets aerospace standards and customer requirements
3. Quality & Inspection Support
- Perform self-inspection of welds
- Address rework or corrections promptly when identified
4. Production Execution & Priority Support
- Support production priorities including:
- Customer-critical components
- High-value aerospace parts
- Expedited or “war-room” jobs
- Work closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to meet delivery schedules
Qualifications
- AWS D17.1 Aerospace Welding Certification (required or ability to certify)
- 5–10+ years of aerospace welding experience preferred
- Strong experience with TIG (GTAW) welding
- Experience welding aluminum, stainless steel, Inconel, titanium, or aerospace alloys
- Ability to read blueprints, weld symbols, and engineering drawings
- Strong attention to detail and quality standards
About Us
At Research Metal Industries (RMI), we take pride in manufacturing high-quality aerospace components with a strong focus on precision, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Our team is made up of experienced professionals who value accountability, craftsmanship, and supporting one another in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
We’re a growing company with long-term opportunities for employees who want to build a stable career in aerospace manufacturing. If you’re looking for a place where your work matters, your experience is valued, and you can continue developing your skills, we encourage you to learn more about us and apply through our website.
You’ll be joining a hands-on team culture that values reliability, respect, quality, and doing the job right the first time.
Company DescriptionAt Research Metal Industries (RMI), we take pride in manufacturing high-quality aerospace components with a strong focus on precision, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Our team is made up of experienced professionals who value accountability, craftsmanship, and supporting one another in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
We’re a growing company with long-term opportunities for employees who want to build a stable career in aerospace manufacturing. If you’re looking for a place where your work matters, your experience is valued, and you can continue developing your skills, we encourage you to learn more about us and apply through our website. You’ll be joining a hands-on team culture that values reliability, respect, quality, and doing the job right the first time.Company Description
At Research Metal Industries (RMI), we take pride in manufacturing high-quality aerospace components with a strong focus on precision, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Our team is made up of experienced professionals who value accountability, craftsmanship, and supporting one another in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.\r\n\r\nWe’re a growing company with long-term opportunities for employees who want to build a stable career in aerospace manufacturing. If you’re looking for a place where your work matters, your experience is valued, and you can continue developing your skills, we encourage you to learn more about us and apply through our website.\r\n\r\nYou’ll be joining a hands-on team culture that values reliability, respect, quality, and doing the job right the first time.
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