Aerospace Welder (NDT Certification)

Anaheim Precision Manufacturing

$62K — $104K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Background in structural welding processes (GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, FCAW)
  • ASNT Level II or III certifications in specific NDT testing disciplines (VT, MT, PT, UT, RT)
  • AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential highly valued
  • Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings and welding symbols
  • Mandatory experience with Fusion Welding for Aerospace Applications
  • Minimum 5 years welding experience, or supervisory approval for welding tests

Responsibilities

  • Perform NDT methods to detect internal and external weld flaws
  • Calibrate and maintain specialized inspection and testing equipment
  • Review blueprints and welding specifications to ensure code compliance
  • Document findings and generate formal inspection reports
  • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and welders on-site

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance
Full Job Description
Pay range-$30-$50/hr DOE

Core Responsibilities
  • Testing Operations: Perform NDT methods-such as Ultrasonic (UT), Magnetic Particle (MT), Dye Penetrant (PT), or Radiographic (RT) testing-to detect internal and external weld flaws (e.g., cracks, porosity, or lack of fusion).
  • Equipment Management: Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot specialized inspection and testing equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
  • Code Compliance: Review blueprints, welding symbols, and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) to verify that welding operations align with codes set by the American Welding Society or other regulatory bodies.
  • Reporting: Document findings, generate formal inspection reports, and identify non-conforming work requiring repair or remediation.
  • Field & Lab Work: Collaborate with project managers, structural engineers, and welders across construction sites, manufacturing plants, shipyards, or refineries.

Key Qualifications
  • Welding Proficiency: Background in structural welding processes like GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, or FCAW.
  • NDT Certifications: ASNT (American Society for Nondestructive Testing) Level II or III certifications in specific testing disciplines (VT, MT, PT, UT, RT).
  • Inspection Credentials: Often requires or highly values an AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential.
  • Blueprint Reading: Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, and technical specifications.
  • Safety Knowledge:

Requirements

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS:

Fusion Welding for Aerospace Applications Specifications.

Experience working with 0.010-0.030 tolerances is a MUST

Basic understanding of welding symbols per AWS 2.4

Basic blueprint reading

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

NDT Certification

Looking for minimum 5 years experience as welder or

supervisor's approval of welding test plates.

Benefits
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

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