Howmet Aerospace is looking for a TIG Welder in LaPorte, IN for **2nd **and **3rd **Shifts! This role will work to production weld and/or weld repair castings, dies, molds, fixtures and miscellaneous equipment per weld procedures and customer specifications.

**Salary

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The starting rate is $29.14/hr., after 12 months - $30.41/hr.

**Schedule

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Training will be Monday-Friday on 1st Shift (6am-2pm) for up to 6 months. After training, will transition to 2nd (2pm-10pm) or 3rd Shift (10pm-6am).

**Job Responsibilities

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Weld repair / production weld (fabrication weld) castings to "Class A" requirements (FPI and X-Ray acceptance).
Occasional maintenance and fixture welding on various alloys including aluminum.
Fabrication of copper backups used to perform welds.
Operate all aspects of the production AC/DC power source and all components of the weld torch that are used to perform the job.
Determine weld wire alloy designation and sizes.
Determine correct power source parameters.
Determine gas settings for welding torch and backups
Blend welds for repair / production weld castings
All weld blenders will be required to prep weld as needed.
All weld blenders will be required to perform finishing, rework, and metal cleaning as needed associated with a metal cell operator (MCO).

Basic Qualifications

High Diploma required or GED equivalency required.
One year of TIG welding experience in a professional work environment is required. This experience must be gained through employment, not solely through training or education.

Preferred Qualifications

Welding Vocational Training preferred.
Proficient in manual Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) with remote foot control.

You should be proficient in:

Soldering
Welding Setups for Production
Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you'll use:

TIG Welder