Job Description

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 $27.07/hr., after 12 months - $28.39/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:

• 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.
• This position requires a minimum of two years of TIG experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

You should be proficient in:

• Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• TIG Welder