Precision TIG Welding Specialist AC/DC, Aluminum & Alloys

Company: Howmet Aerospace | Location: LaPorte, INWhy this role Work with complex castings, dies, molds, and fixtures under defined weld procedures and customer specifications. Own Class A results that satisfy FPI and X-Ray acceptance. Apply TIG/GTAW expertise across multiple alloys, including aluminum. Schedule Training: Monday–Friday, 1st shift (6:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.), up to 6 months. Post-training: 2nd shift (2:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.) or 3rd shift (10:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.).Pay Start at $27.07/hour Increase to $28.39/hour after 12 months What you'll tackle Execute repair and production welds on castings to Class A criteria (FPI and X-Ray acceptance).Perform occasional maintenance/fixture welding across varied alloys, including aluminum. Build and apply copper backups to enable high-quality welds. Operate AC/DC welding power sources; manage all torch components in-process. Select weld wire alloy type and diameter appropriate to each job. Tune power source parameters and set shielding gas for torch and backups. Blend welds to specified contours and finish on repair and production work. When acting as a weld blender, prepare welds as required. When acting as a weld blender, complete finishing, rework, and metal cleaning as needed in line with Metal Cell Operator (MCO) responsibilities. Must-haves High School Diploma or GED2+ years of TIG welding experience Nice-to-haves Vocational training in welding Manual GTAW skill with remote foot control Core proficiencies Soldering Welding setups for production Blueprint interpretation Tools you'll useTIG Welder (GTAW)If precision, process discipline, and clean results motivate you, you'll thrive at Howmet Aerospace in LaPorte.