Tig Welder - Aircraft Engine Components

About the role

GE Aerospace is hiring a Tig Welder for its Lynn, MA facility, which designs, produces, assembles and tests military and commercial aircraft engines and components. The welder performs layout, set-up and welding on a variety of aircraft engine component parts and assemblies, working with exotic materials used in commercial and/or military aircraft. Training is provided to obtain the necessary certifications.

Key responsibilities

• Perform layout, set-up and welding on aircraft engine component parts and assemblies
• Weld exotic materials to make critical parts for commercial and/or military aircraft
• Follow instructions given verbally or in writing, from prints or sketches

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED
• 1 year of TIG welding experience in a manufacturing environment, or a completed welding co-op or course with a certified agent
• Must pass an initial welding skills demonstration
• Able to read, write and speak English
• Distance vision 20/30 (US) and near vision able to read Jaeger No. 2 type at 16 inches, corrected or uncorrected
• Able to lift and move fixtures and component hardware up to 25 lbs.
• At least 18 years old, as the role involves hazardous operations and possible shifts beyond a standard week
• U.S. export-controlled information access: must be able to prove U.S. person status (lawful permanent resident, U.S. citizen, asylee or refugee)

Required skills

• TIG welding
• Ability to read prints and sketches
• Desired: previous welding and fabrication experience on aerospace hardware and weld certifications in corrosion-resistant, heat-resistant ferrous alloys, nickel-base, cobalt-base, aluminum and titanium alloys

What we offer

• Pay of $30 per hour, with eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus and a $1,000 bonus for qualified candidates
• Merit-based rewards and incentives
• Healthcare, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage, plus a Health Coach and Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement savings plan with company matching, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance and paid time off
• Climate-controlled workplace, free onsite parking and no mandatory overtime