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United Launch Alliance

Rockets for national security and NASA

Aerospace Production Technician - Welder

Welding & Metal FabricationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDecatur, AL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • At least 2 years of related work experience is required, including at least 2 years in a welding-fitting or machine environment as a machine or robotics operator.
  • Must be available for either the 3x12 day schedule (Friday–Sunday, 6:00 AM–6:30 PM) or the 4x10 night schedule (Sunday–Wednesday, 8:00 PM–6:30 AM).
  • Training takes place Monday through Thursday on first shift.
  • Must be willing to work extended hours and off shifts as needed.
  • Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, detailed written work instructions, and other printed or graphical instructions.
  • Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and to bend, kneel, squat, stoop, work overhead, reach above shoulder level, sit, stand, walk on occasion over uneven surfaces, and climb.
  • Ability to perform work with both hands, including forceful grasping, repetitive motion, and low-impact vibration.
  • Must be able to climb and work from ladders, rainbows, and platforms for extended periods, in awkward positions, and at heights.
  • All applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by ITAR, including U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals.

Responsibilities

  • Perform gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), spot welding, and spot/seam welding of corrosion-resistant stainless steel skin segments and brackets.
  • Work in a maintained clean environment.
  • Interpret standard work instructions.
  • Maintain assigned work areas.
  • Comply with all safety rules.
  • Use equipment in accordance with established safety and operating procedures.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with CNC machining, cutting, and welding systems.
  • Manual welding experience in GTAW direct-current straight-polarity (DCSP) stainless steel welding.
  • GTAW welding certification per AWS D17.1 or equivalent.
  • Experience in resistance spot welding stainless steel.
  • Resistance spot welding certification per AWS D17.2, C1.4, or equivalent.
  • Weld preparation and fit-up experience.

About the Company

United Launch Alliance

Rockets for national security and NASA

ULA builds launch vehicles for national security, NASA and commercial space missions. Its rockets are designed to reach challenging and distant orbits and deliver highly accurate payload insertions, offering wide orbital flexibility for different mission profiles. The company’s approach centers on providing reliable, direct-to-orbit capabilities tailored to meet customers’ needs for secure national missions, space agency programs, and commercial launches. The goal is to expand access to space by offering dependable, precise launches that can place payloads into the specific orbits required by each mission.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$1.6B
Headquarters
Centennial, CO
Founded
2006

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