Firefly Aerospace
Flight TIG Welder II-2nd Shift
Briggs, TX · Full-time · Posted Oct 21, 2026
- Experience
- 2 years required; 3 to 5+ years preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
About the job
Fabricates, assembles, inspects, and TIG-welds flight-critical fluid systems and launch vehicle components to aerospace quality standards.
What you'll do
- Interpret engineering drawings and fabricate, fit, align, and weld metal components using GTAW equipment.
- Inspect completed welds and hardware, document work, and escalate quality or fit issues.
- Maintain a clean, FOD-controlled work area and follow shop and safety procedures.
What they ask for
- 2 years of hands-on TIG (GTAW) welding experience on tube, pipe, or precision assemblies.
- Experience in tube and pipe fabrication, including cutting, facing, precision fit-up, and assembly.
- Experience with aerospace alloys including stainless steel and Inconel; proficiency with precision measurement tools.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and basic computer proficiency, including Outlook, Teams, and web-based manufacturing systems.
Nice to have
- 3 to 5+ years of TIG (GTAW) welding in aerospace, aviation, or high-spec manufacturing; borescope weld inspection experience.
- Aerospace-level weld qualifications, including multi-position certifications and radiographic acceptance; welding certification from an accredited program and familiarity with AWS D17.1.
Tools
TIG, GTAW, Outlook, Teams, AWS D17.1
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