Aerospace Welder (TIG/Heliarc)

About the role

GE Aerospace is hiring a welder in Muskegon to assemble and TIG weld aerospace castings and details. The position works in a team environment, follows detailed work instructions and contributes to a LEAN Manufacturing workplace. Shifts are 2nd shift (2:30pm-10:30pm and 3pm-11pm) or 3rd shift (10:30pm-6:30am and 11pm-7am), both with a 5% shift premium; weekend crew (Sun 6:30pm-6:30am and Thu-Fri-Sat 6:30pm-6:30am) carries a 10% premium. A 90-day performance period applies, and the role may involve hazardous operations and shifts beyond a standard week.

Key responsibilities

• Assemble and TIG weld aerospace castings and details
• Use fixtures, tools and gauges to produce parts meeting blueprint drawing tolerances
• Follow detailed work instructions and practice weld procedures per GE and Nadcap/AWS specifications
• Work in a team, take part in Action Workouts and maintain safe work habits

Required profile

• Minimum of two years of Gas Tungsten Arc (Heliarc) welding experience
• Passed Gas Tungsten Arc Weld test on nickel base, cobalt base and stainless steel alloys (groove and fillet welding per MIL-W-1595)
• Ability to complete qualification training on nickel and cobalt per AWS D17.1
• College or trade school background preferred, or professional industry equivalency
• No disqualifications on record for the past six months; must be at least 18 years old
• U.S. export control access required: proof of U.S. person status (lawful permanent resident, citizen, asylee or refugee)
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; drug screen and possible random testing apply

Required skills

• TIG (Heliarc) welding
• Nickel and cobalt alloy welding qualification
• Blueprint reading and tolerance control