Welder
Bristol, CT - USA
Job Summary
BestLogic Staffing
Shift: 1st Shift
Hours: 6:30 AM 3:30 PM
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Industry: Manufacturing / Aerospace
BestLogic Staffing is seeking an experienced Welder for one of our key manufacturing clients. This is a full-time contract-to-hire opportunity for a skilled welding professional with experience working in an aerospace or precision manufacturing environment.
The ideal candidate will have strong TIG welding experience familiarity with MIG welding and the ability to work with aluminum and stainless steel while consistently meeting blueprint dimensional quality and workmanship requirements.
- Perform primarily TIG welding and some MIG welding on thin- to thick-gauge aluminum and stainless steel.
- Prepare materials for welding by cutting grinding cleaning and properly positioning components.
- Read and interpret welding blueprints engineered drawings specifications and work orders.
- Set up welding equipment based on material type thickness welding process and required position.
- Produce welds that meet applicable dimensional quality and workmanship requirements.
- Perform dimensional inspections of welds and fabricated components using tools such as calipers gauges protractors and other measuring equipment.
- Inspect completed parts for proper assembly workmanship and cosmetic defects.
- Identify and properly tag non-conforming parts requiring rework.
- Complete assigned work according to manufacturing schedules and established production standards.
- Follow documented work instructions processes and quality requirements.
- Maintain a clean organized and safe workstation.
- Follow all company safety procedures and properly use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Work effectively with manufacturing quality engineering and supervisory personnel.
- High School Diploma GED or equivalent required.
- Minimum 3 years of aerospace welding experience.
- Strong hands-on experience with TIG welding required.
- Experience with MIG welding preferred.
- Experience welding aluminum and stainless steel.
- Working knowledge of basic welding principles and metallurgy.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints engineering drawings work instructions and manufacturing documentation.
- Ability to use precision measuring and inspection equipment.
- Strong math and dimensional measurement skills.
- Basic computer proficiency including experience with Microsoft Office and Excel.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining quality and productivity standards.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Ability to lift push and/or pull up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand and work in a manufacturing environment for extended periods.
- Ability to safely operate welding and related manufacturing equipment.
- Ability to wear required PPE throughout the workday.
This position offers an experienced welder the opportunity to join an established manufacturing environment with the potential to transition from contract employment (90 Days) into a permanent full-time position based on performance and business needs.
BestLogic Staffing connects talented professionals with leading employers across manufacturing engineering operations and other technical industries. We work closely with both candidates and clients to create successful long-term employment matches.
BestLogic Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.