Welder A

Job Summary We are seeking a skilled Welder A for a direct hire opportunity in Valencia, CA, supporting aerospace manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for performing precision TIG welding on titanium and stainless steel production parts to meet strict drawing, specification, process, and quality requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for a welder who takes pride in high-quality workmanship, enjoys technical problem-solving, and wants to contribute to critical aerospace production. The work environment is focused on quality, teamwork, continuous improvement, and professional growth, with opportunities to support inspections, welding qualifications, tooling needs, and audit readiness. Key Responsibilities Perform TIG welding on titanium and stainless steel aerospace production parts using qualified weld schedules and advanced welding techniques. Develop and follow weld schedules to meet drawing, specification, and process procedure requirements. Clean, prep, fit, weld, and inspect parts in accordance with established procedures and quality standards. Investigate welding-related quality issues and support continuous improvement within the welding department. Perform weld inspection duties and support NADCAP audit activities as needed. Train and assist team members in obtaining welding qualifications for Group A and Group B parts. Compensation and Benefits Pay range: $35 to $50 per hour. Employment type: Direct hire. Location: Valencia, CA. Required Qualifications and Skills Perform precision GTAW/TIG welding on titanium and stainless steel aerospace components. Develop and follow weld schedules for production parts and fabrication needs. Inspect welds and support quality investigations, traceability, and documentation requirements. Assist with welding qualifications, tooling fabrication, and NADCAP audit preparation. High school diploma or equivalent required. 3 years of related welding experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. AWS D17.1 GTAW welder qualification on stainless steel and titanium material groups, or equivalent. Certification to AWS D17.1 Metal Group VI, Titanium Alloys, groove weld in sheet at 1G position, or equivalent. Ability to obtain Group A Parts production approval. Experience welding titanium and stainless steel using advanced techniques, including rotary table welding. Ability to understand and apply ANSI 14.5 and AWS A2.4 symbology and interpretation. Ability to follow job step information, work center priorities, schedules, WIP movement, NCMR requests, material lot integrity, and traceability requirements. Strong attention to detail, quality mindset, and ability to work effectively in a production environment. Preferred Qualifications Aerospace manufacturing or aerospace welding experience. Prior experience supporting NADCAP audits. Experience as a qualified weld inspector. Experience fabricating tooling from sheet metal and extruded aluminum. Ability to train or mentor other welders on qualification requirements and production standards. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans The Know Your Rights poster is available here: The pay transparency policy is available here: For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team. AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program. We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr AppleOne Employment Services