Aerospace Welder

RESEARCH METAL INDUSTRIES INC • Full-time • Gardena, California, United States • $30 - $38 / hour • 2w ago

Benefits:

401(k)
Health insurance
Paid time off
Dental insurance

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Aerospace Welder (AWS D17.1 Class A) to join our manufacturing team. This role is responsible for performing high-quality welding operations on aerospace components in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and aerospace quality standards. This position involves precision TIG welding of thin-wall aluminum aerospace components. We are seeking welders with experience producing small, close-tolerance parts where quality, consistency, and attention to detail are essential. Experience limited to structural or heavy fabrication is not the best fit for this role.

Key Responsibilities

1. Welding Operations

Perform welding on aerospace components in accordance with approved procedures
Work with materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, Inconel, titanium, and other aerospace alloys
Execute welding processes including TIG (GTAW) and other required methods
Ensure welds meet dimensional, strength, and visual quality requirements

2. Drawing & Specification Compliance

Read and interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, and specifications
Follow qualified Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
Ensure work meets aerospace standards and customer requirements

3. Quality & Inspection Support

Perform self-inspection of welds
Address rework or corrections promptly when identified

4. Production Execution & Priority Support

Support production priorities including:

Customer-critical components
High-value aerospace parts
Work closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to meet delivery schedules

Qualifications

AWS D17.1 Aerospace Welding Certification (required or ability to certify)
Strong experience welding Aluminum is required
5–10+ years of aerospace welding experience preferred
Strong experience with TIG (GTAW) welding
Experience welding aluminum, stainless steel, Inconel, titanium, or aerospace alloys.
Ability to read blueprints, weld symbols, and engineering drawings
Strong attention to detail and quality standards

About Us

At Research Metal Industries (RMI), we take pride in manufacturing high-quality aerospace components with a strong focus on precision, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Our team is made up of experienced professionals who value accountability, craftsmanship, and supporting one another in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

We’re a growing company with long-term opportunities for employees who want to build a stable career in aerospace manufacturing. If you’re looking for a place where your work matters, your experience is valued, and you can continue developing your skills, we encourage you to learn more about us and apply through our website. You’ll be joining a hands-on team culture that values reliability, respect, quality, and doing the job right the first time.