Orbital Tube Welder

Title: Orbital Tube Welder

Location: Bertram, TX 78605

Job Summary:

• We are seeking a skilled Orbital Tube Welder to join our Tube Fabrication Shop in Bertram, Texas. The successful candidate will work closely with fluid systems engineers to fabricate complex tubing assemblies used in aerospace propulsion and fluid systems. This role requires hands-on experience operating orbital welding equipment, preparing precision tubing, following approved engineering documentation, and maintaining high standards of weld quality and cleanliness.
• Candidates with mid-level to advanced orbital welding experience are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabricate, bend, face, fit, tack, and weld propulsion tubing assemblies.
• Cut, prepare, and clean tubing and fittings before welding.
• Set up, operate, and maintain orbital welding equipment in accordance with qualified procedures.
• Perform orbital welds in compliance with AWS D17.1 requirements and internal aerospace quality standards.
• Execute approved weld schedules for various materials and tube sizes.
• Perform visual and borescope inspections of welds and internal tube surfaces.
• Use precision measurement tools, including calipers, height gauges, and scales, to verify dimensional accuracy.
• Interpret approved 2D/3D drawings, engineering models, and fabrication documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to resolve fabrication, welding, and inspection issues.
• Follow established safety procedures when handling hazardous materials and working with high-pressure systems.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and controlled fabrication environment.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 1 year of hands-on orbital welding experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience using precision measurement tools, such as calipers, height gauges, and scales.
• Minimum of 6 months of experience in an aerospace environment.
• Ability to follow written work instructions, qualified welding procedures, and engineering documentation.
• Strong attention to detail, dimensional accuracy, and weld quality.
• Ability to work effectively with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience fabricating aerospace tubing or propulsion fluid system assemblies.
• Familiarity with orbital GTAW/TIG welding equipment and qualified weld schedules.
• Experience with stainless steel tubing and precision tube preparation.
• Familiarity with visual weld inspection and borescope inspection.
• Knowledge of aerospace welding quality standards, including AWS D17.1.