TIG Welding Cell Lead -- Aerospace Manufacturing

Nelson Engineering is growing and looking for a TIG Welding Cell Lead who can drive quality, throughput, and mentorship in an aerospace environment. You’ll own scheduling, elevate standards, and still jump on the torch when the job demands it.

• Established aerospace manufacturer with a collaborative team
• 4x10 workweek for better work-life balance
• Overtime available to support manufacturing needs
• Robust benefits, including health coverage, 401(k) with match, and paid time off

• Set the daily/weekly plan: prioritize, schedule, and sequence jobs for maximum flow
• Perform and oversee TIG welding on sheet, tubing, machined parts, and castings across varied alloys and thicknesses
• Train and mentor team members; foster a supportive, high-performance culture
• Maintain consistent department quality, safety, organization, and performance
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve issues and remove bottlenecks
• Support internal and external audits with confidence

• 5+ years of aerospace TIG welding experience
• 2+ years of leadership experience
• Deep knowledge of AWS D17.1 Fusion Welding and NADCAP
• Comfort with turntables/positioners and purge welding
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Clear, effective communicator with a strong work ethic; thrives both independently and on a team

• Knowledge of AWS D17.2 Resistance Welding (spot & seam)

• GD&T and blueprint reading
• Welding setups for production
• Aerospace manufacturing practices
• Fusion and resistance welding
• Troubleshooting and root-cause analysis

• TIG Welder (Everlast)
• Calipers & Micrometers
• Purge Gases
• Turntable

• 4-day, 10-hour work week with overtime opportunities
• Competitive health benefits
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays and paid personal time
• Paid time off

Ready to lead a welding cell where quality and pace both matter? Apply today.