Hot Section Technologies | Oxnard, CA $38.00-$48.00 per hour, based on demonstrated experience and capability Full-time | On-site | Monday-Friday | Day shift Signing bonus and relocation assistance available for qualified senior candidates Job Summary Hot Section Technologies is hiring a Senior Aerospace Repair TIG Welder for our FAA-certified repair station and EASA-approved maintenance organization in Oxnard, California. This role is focused on repair welding of in-service aircraft components , not general fabrication or new manufacturing welding. The work requires advanced

TIG/GTAW

skill, sound repair judgment, and the ability to weld thin-gauge aerospace materials using approved technical data, drawings, engineering instructions, and repair station procedures. We offer permanent Monday-Friday day shift work, no rotating shifts, no night shift, varied aircraft component repairs, and the opportunity to apply senior-level welding judgment in a quality-focused repair station. Key Responsibilities Perform precision

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repair welding on aircraft components to

AWS D17.1

requirements and approved repair instructions. Weld thin-gauge aerospace material, approximately 0.025" to 0.035". Weld aerospace alloys such as stainless steel, nickel-based alloys, aluminum, titanium, Inconel, or Hastelloy X. Evaluate in-service part conditions before welding, including cracking, oxidation, contamination, thinning, distortion, prior heat exposure, and prior weld repairs. Control fit-up, heat input, distortion, shielding, cleanliness, contamination prevention, and dimensional movement during repair welding. Use proper titanium welding discipline when applicable, including shielding awareness, clean tooling, contamination control, and weld-color recognition. Read drawings, welding symbols, engineering sketches, technical data, and repair instructions. Identify weld defects, process concerns, and repair risks before they affect quality or repair flow. Stop work and escalate to Quality or Engineering when part condition, repair limits, weld quality, or dimensional control is uncertain. Accurately document work performed in accordance with repair station requirements. Serve as a technical resource to less-experienced welders or repair team members when needed. Required Qualifications Employer-issued or production-based

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welder qualification, with documentation. Must be able to provide qualification records showing process, material group, thickness range, position, test date, and issuing employer or qualifying authority. School or training-program D17.1 certification is helpful, but does not meet this requirement by itself for this senior role. Must be able to successfully qualify to Hot Section Technologies' applicable welding procedures before performing customer repair work. 5+ years of hands-on aerospace

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welding experience, including thin-gauge aerospace material and aerospace alloys. Ability to perform repair welding on used, damaged, contaminated, distorted, or previously repaired aerospace components. Ability to follow approved welding procedures, technical data, and repair station work instructions. Ability to read welding symbols, drawings, engineering sketches, and technical requirements. Ability to use shop math and precision measuring tools. High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred Qualifications FAA or EASA repair station experience. Aircraft component repair experience. Experience repairing titanium aircraft components or other distortion-sensitive aerospace parts. Experience working with Inspection, Quality, or Engineering to resolve repair-welding issues. Experience mentoring or assisting less-experienced welders. Practical Evaluation Final candidates will complete a practical welding evaluation. Job title, years of experience, and school certification do not replace demonstrated repair-welding capability. Compensation and Benefits $38.00-$48.00 per hour, based on demonstrated experience and capability. Signing bonus available for qualified senior candidates. Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates relocating to the Oxnard or Ventura County area. Prior directly relevant aerospace repair-welding experience may be considered when determining vacation accrual placement for exceptionally qualified senior candidates, consistent with company policy.

Health insurance contribution:

$350 per month toward team member premium.

Dependent health coverage contribution:

$200 per month. Dental, vision, and life insurance: 100% employer-paid. 401(k) with company match up to 4%. Profit sharing program. Paid time off. 12 paid holidays. Additional paid time off may be provided around July 4 and Christmas/New Year's. On-the-job training and professional development. Monthly company lunches and team-building activities. Requirements Must meet applicable visual acuity requirements, stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 pounds, use required PPE, pass a pre-employment drug test, and participate in ongoing random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with FAA and company requirements. Hot Section Technologies is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay:

$38.00 - $48.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have employer-issued or production-based

AWS D17.1 TIG/GTAW

welder qualification outside of a school or training program? Have you performed repair welding on in-service aircraft or aerospace components, not only new manufacturing or fabrication welding? Do you have hands-on

TIG/GTAW

experience welding thin-gauge aerospace material, approximately 0.025" to 0.035"? Are you able to work full-time on-site in Oxnard, California, Monday through Friday on day shift, and complete a practical welding evaluation?

Work Location:

In person