TIG Welder Trainee - Titanium Aerospace Manufacturing - Student/Recent Graduate

TIG Welder Trainee – Entry Level

Aerospace Parts Manufacturing | Students & Recent Graduates Encouraged to Apply

Ready to turn your welding training into a career in the aerospace industry?

CPP and its subsidiaries are growing, and we’re looking for current welding students, soon-to-be graduates, and recent welding program graduates who are ready to build their skills and start a career in aerospace manufacturing.

With multiple facilities in Albany, Oregon , CPP is a world-class supplier of titanium castings and components for the aerospace industry. As a TIG Welder Trainee , you’ll receive hands-on experience working with titanium castings and specialized TIG welding processes used to produce high-quality aerospace components.

This is an excellent opportunity to take the skills you’ve developed in a welding program and apply them in a real manufacturing environment while continuing to develop your TIG welding abilities.

Why Join CPP?

• Build your welding career in the aerospace industry
• Gain hands-on experience welding titanium castings
• Work alongside experienced manufacturing and welding professionals
• Opportunities to grow your skills and advance within the company
• Quarterly bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Company-paid life insurance
• Additional employee benefits

What You’ll Do

As a Welder I , you will TIG weld titanium castings inside a controlled chamber using an argon atmosphere. You’ll learn and follow established procedures to make precise repairs and help ensure aerospace components meet quality and specification requirements.

Responsibilities include:

• TIG weld titanium castings inside a chamber using an argon atmosphere.
• Perform casting repairs while following applicable welding procedures and specifications.
• Use precision measuring tools such as calipers, profile templates, and other inspection equipment .
• Work with team members to understand rework requirements and repair castings to specification.
• Use a grinder to properly shape tungsten electrodes.
• Safely load and unload castings from the welding chamber.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all safety, quality, and production requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

This position is specifically designed for individuals who are currently enrolled in, recently completed, or are graduating from a formal welding program.

Required qualifications:

• Current enrollment in or recent completion of a formal welding/vocational program.
• Ability to successfully complete a welding test within the first 6 weeks of employment.
• Ability to pass an annual eye examination.
• Basic high-school level math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to use small, precision tools.
• Ability to understand measurements and correctly use measurement tools.
• Strong attention to detail and visual accuracy.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team while also working independently.
• Good attendance and reliable work history.
• High school diploma or GED preferred/required; candidates with relevant training or experience may be considered.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and bend, push, pull, and maneuver materials with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Willingness to complete a pre-employment background check.
• Willingness to participate in pre-employment and periodic drug screening.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Previous professional welding experience is not required. This position is intended for candidates who are building their welding skills through formal education or have recently completed a welding program.

Work Environment

This position is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to:

• Manufacturing equipment and machinery
• Noise
• Varying temperatures
• Welding and grinding operations

Employees are expected to follow all applicable safety procedures and maintain a clean and orderly work environment.

Schedule

We understand that students may have different scheduling needs.

• Part-time schedules may be available for current welding students.
• Full-time positions are typically available on Swing or Weekend shifts .
• Scheduling will depend on the candidate's current enrollment status and business needs.
• Overtime may be available based on business needs.

Start Building Your Aerospace Welding Career

If you’re currently learning TIG welding, preparing to graduate from a welding program, or recently completed your training, this is an opportunity to put your skills to work on components used in the aerospace industry .

Apply today and take the next step toward building a career with CPP.

Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) is an industry-leading manufacturer of highly-engineered
components and sub-assemblies, supplying the commercial aerospace, military and industrial markets with small-to-large “function critical” products. CPP provides its customers with a “total solution” source, taking them from concept to finished product with one of the broadest and most diverse product offerings in the industry. More information about our company can be found at:

U.S. person status is required for this position in order to comply with the Arms Export Control and Export Administration Act. U.S. persons are U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

CPP Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires, trains, and promotes employees in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or other legally protected status.

This is a non-management position
This is a full time position
Pay Range: $20.50 or higher for current students/recent grads