Welder

Apera LLC Los Angeles, CA Posted 4 hours ago
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Aerospace / Defense Manufacturing Welder

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Welder to support the fabrication, assembly, and welding of structural and piping components used in advanced aerospace and defense systems. This hands?on position collaborates closely with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to produce high?precision weldments while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance.

Key Responsibiliti

esPerform precision welding using TIG (GTAW), MIG (GMAW), arc welding, and laser welding processe

s.Weld carbon steel, stainless steel, high?nickel alloys, aluminum, titanium, and other aerospace?grade material

s.Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and welding symbols to ensure compliance with design requirement

s.Execute high?precision laser welding on thin?gauge and high?strength materials while controlling heat input, distortion, and weld qualit

y.Fabricate, assemble, and pressure?test structural components, piping systems, and welded assemblie

s.Follow established welding procedures, work instructions, and quality standard

s.Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment in accordance with company and regulatory requirement

s.Work collaboratively with engineering, production, and quality teams to troubleshoot fabrication challenges and improve manufacturing processe

s.Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, efficiency, and quality enhancemen

Required Qualificati

onsHigh school diploma or GED required; technical welding certification preferr

ed.Minimum of 5 years of welding experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or other high?precision fabrication environmen

ts.Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and welding symbo

ls.Experience performing all-position welding, including flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positio

ns.Proven ability to fabricate and weld carbon steel and stainless?steel structures and piping systems to specificati

on.Ability to pass welding qualification tests and quality inspectio

ns.Willingness to work overtime and flexible schedules as requir

ed.Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in industrial, outdoor, elevated, or confined?space environmen

Preferred Qualificat

ionsExtensive GTAW/TIG welding experience with stainless steel, carbon steel, Inconel, aluminum, and titan

ium.Knowledge of applicable welding codes and standards, including ASME, AWS, MIL-STD, or equivalent requireme

nts.Previous experience supporting aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing industr

ies.Strong background in tube and pipe fabrication, cutting, grinding, fitting, and precision assem

bly.Familiarity with pressure testing, inspection procedures, and non?destructive examination (NDE) meth

ods.Experience using precision measuring instruments and maintaining quality documentat

ion.Understanding of welding metallurgy, heat management, and distortion control techniq

ues.Experience working with advanced tooling, fixtures, and precision welded assembl

Desired S

killsStrong attention to detail and commitment to qua

lity.Ability to work independently and as part of a cross?functional

team.Excellent problem?solving and troubleshooting sk

ills.Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improve

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