Production Welder- Manufacturing

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! With over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. Following specific and general instructions, specializes in TIG welding on all types of metal including titanium, nickel alloy, stainless steel and aluminum. May also clean, tack and weld production hardware using both auto and manual TIG welding techniques on a variety of metals. Acts as mentor for junior Welders. May work with engineering to resolve problems and develop new processes and/or procedures.
Performs TIG welding on titanium and aluminum jet engine components.
Performs TIG welding on all types of metals to include steel, aluminum, stainless steel and titanium.
Cleans, grinds, and performs inspection as required to insure conformance to specifications.
Helps in the design stage as required on projects.
Mentors/provides guidance assistance and training to junior Welders.
Checks all work to assure that quality standards are maintained and has adhered to all specifications and procedures involving company and customer practices.
Maintains a clean work environment (including assigned storage and cleaning duties) in full compliance with company standards, customer and government regulations.
Assists in the development and maintenance of a business culture, which supports the Company's overall business objectives and goals, by providing leadership in issues that involve "cost, quality, process, schedule and people".
Ensures the company's commitment to maintain a safe workplace and to protect the environment through the establishment and support of Company policy and adherence to various government regulations.
Fully complies with the "GKN Aerospace, Inc. Policy Statement on Contracting with the United States Government" in all areas of responsibility involving direct and indirect contracting with the United States Government. Ensure subordinate staff is aware of the policy and their individual responsibility and accountability for complying with it.
Performs daily preventative maintenance of equipment in adherence with a predefined schedule.
High School diploma or GED

• 5+ year welding experience in TIG welding, or successful completion of additional welding certification/education for TIG welding.
• Must be able to achieve AWS certification (AWS D17.1) on all materials to be welded within 6 months of start.
• 3+ years of TIG welding experience working with basic math and reading blueprints and meet inspection requirements in accordance with customer specifications.

Knowledge and experience in trouble shooting of safety, quality and technical issues with co-workers, quality and engineering functions.
Must be willing to work in a repetitive production environment with concern for meeting cost, quality and schedule requirements.
Mentors/provides guidance assistance and training to junior Welders.
Ability to read, write and comprehend English instructions
Withstand loud noise of a machine shop environment

The compensation range for this position is between $28.00 - $32.00 per hour.
And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we've created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.