Welder - Submarine Building

Description


TIG Welder

Location: Fairfield, NJ
Employment Type: Full-Time About the Role

TiFab is seeking a skilled TIG
Welder with experience in stainless steel and nickel alloys who is eager to
expand into titanium welding. In this role, you'll support both defense and
commercial customers by producing high-spec welds that meet stringent quality
and industry standards. This is precision-driven, hands-on work with
opportunities to earn advanced certifications-including titanium qualification.

What You'll Do

• Perform TIG welding in all positions on stainless steel, nickel alloys, and titanium (training provided)

• Pass TiFab's TIG welding assessment and qualify for required alloy and joint configurations

• Set up and lay out welding jobs using CAD drawings, fixtures, and diagrams

• Follow ASME and NAVSEA welding procedures and specifications

• Use rotary turntables, positioners, purge setups, and related tools

• Read and interpret drawings, weld symbols, and written instructions

• Pre-clean weld areas using acetone, grinders, and flapper wheels

• Tack weld and fabricate basic fixtures to support welding operations

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-compliant work area

• Perform basic maintenance on welding equipment

Must-Have Skills and Experience

• Strong manual TIG welding ability

• Proficiency reading blueprints and weld symbols

• Experience welding stainless steel and nickel alloys

• Ability to pass a TIG welding assessment

• Physical ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive hand motions

• High school diploma or GED

• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience welding titanium

• NAVSEA or ASME welding experience

• General fabrication experience

• Experience with purge setups or high-spec welding environments

• Background in aerospace or defense welding

Who You Are

• Detail-oriented with strong hand-eye coordination

• Committed to cleanliness, precision, and strict quality standards

• Comfortable working independently while knowing when to ask questions

• Safety-focused and collaborative

• Motivated to develop new welding capabilities, including titanium

Additional Details

• Salary Range: Starting at $22-26 per hour (+$2 for titanium plate qualification)

• Shift: Mon-Thurs (6:30 AM - 3:30 PM), Fri (6-hour shift)

• Travel: Occasional travel for commercial jobs (per diem available)

• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO