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: