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Certified Aerospace Welder

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
$28/hr. - $30/hr. on w2
United States, Arizona, Glendale
Mar 25, 2026
Job Title: Certified Aerospace Welder Location: Glendale, AZ 85307 Payrate: $28/hr. - $30/hr. on w2 with full benefits Shift: 1^st(7am - 3pm), 2^nd (3 pm - 11 pm), 3^rd (11pm - 7am) Duration: Direct Hire Must have: At least 8+ years of welding or related experience. Prescreen Questions: Are you AWS D17.1 certified? How may years of hands-on welding experience do you have(total and in aerospace/exotic alloys specific)? Have you programmed/ran Orbitalum or AMI orbital GTAW systems? (Yes/No) Can you read and work from WPS and WPQR documents? (Yes/No) Are you able to pass a company-administered weld performance qualification (WPS/QTR) within a two- week period? Do you have Experience with purge systems, backing gas control, post-weld inspection methods, and WPS/WPQ/QTR execution. Experience with orbital GTAW equipment(Orbitalum, AMI, or equivalent): setup, programming, and running. Experience welding exotic aerospace alloys: Haynes 188, Hatelloy X (HAST-X), Iconel 718, L-605 (Cobalt). Role & Responsibilities: Properly set up and operate manual and automatic welding systems per work instructions and good welding practices. Positions and adjusts fixtures, attachments, or workpiece on machine, using visual acuity, hand tools and measuring devices. Adjust, within procedural limits, to fine-tune the process to achieve conformance standards. Read and understand product and process drawings, procedures, weld symbols, and quality requirements. Performs proper pre-weld cleaning and handling of parts. Inspects hardware to ensure specifications are met, by visual inspection and measuring devices. Maintain a high level of performance while following appropriate procedures and observing all pertinent safety rules and requirements. Maintain work area and equipment in an organized, clean, and FOD-free manner. Obtain and maintain all required qualifications and certifications in all appropriate metals. Ability to perform set-up and troubleshooting of weld equipment. Required Qualifications: HS diploma or equivalent. At least 8+ years of welding or related experience or demonstrated ability to perform the described responsibilities. Able to become certified to AWS D17.1.2001. Able to read and understand product and process drawings, procedures, weld symbols and quality requirements. Must demonstrate manual dexterity.