Certified Welder - 1st Shift Group Aerospace Group N. America Division Gas Turbine Fuel Systems Division GTFSD Location USA GTFSD GLENDALE AZ
Job Family: Manufacturing Job Type: Regular Posted: Mar 11, 2026 Job ID: 63853 Back to Search Results Job Description Apply Now >Save Job Job Saved
At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient, and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people, with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.
As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow. Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parkers goal of addressing the worlds most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter, and make a difference.
The vision of Gas Turbine Fuel Systems Division is to be the global leader in the design, development, manufacture, and service of engine fuel, lubrication, and thermal management systems and components for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. By leveraging our expertise in analysis, atomization, combustion, fluid metering, and control - coupled with enterprise excellence - we will exceed customer expectations and achieve our business objectives.
Certified Welder Position Summary
Performs a wide range of routine to complex manual, automatic, and/or semi-automatic welds utilizing a variety of equipment on high temperature and high strength metal alloys as specified by blueprints, layouts, welding procedures, and work instructions. Includes welding on commercial and military fabrications. In a team environment, work to develop processes, procedures, and tooling necessary to effectively weld completed assemblies.
Responsibilities:
• Properly set up and operate manual and automatic welding systems per work instructions and good welding practices. • Positions and adjusts fixtures, attachments, or workpiece on machine using visual acuity, hand tools, and measuring devices. • Adjust within procedural limits to fine-tune the process to achieve conformance standards. • Read and understand product and process drawings, procedures, weld symbols, and quality requirements. • Performs proper pre-weld cleaning and handling of parts. • Inspects hardware to ensure specifications are met by visual inspection and measuring devices. • Maintain a high level of performance while following appropriate procedures and observing all pertinent safety rules and requirements. • Maintain work area and equipment in an organized, clean, and FOD-free manner. • Obtain and maintain all required qualifications and certifications in all appropriate metals. • Ability to perform set-up and troubleshooting of weld equipment. • Understand general and weld-specific safety issues. • Provide guidance to less experienced welders as necessary. • Assist with skill development, safety, and other training of welders. • Work with Engineering as needed to develop weld processes and resolve weld issues. • Troubleshoot all weld equipment working in a team environment to maintain operational needs.
Qualifications:
• HS diploma or equivalent. • At least 8 years of welding or related experience or demonstrated ability to perform the described responsibilities. • Able to become certified to AWS D17.1.2001. • Able to read and understand product and process drawings, procedures, weld symbols, and quality requirements. • Must demonstrate manual dexterity. • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. • Must be able to read and understand blueprints. • Working knowledge of machine shop mathematics. • Demonstrate effective English verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. • Ability to work effectively with others and be a participative team player.
We offer a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package. Come join the Parker Aerospace Team. We are proud to offer competitive benefits designed with health, wealth, and well-being in mind. Our competitive package includes:
Benefit & Retirement Plans
Parker offers competitive benefit programs including:
• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost. • 401k Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay. • Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay. • Career development and tuition reimbursement. • Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership, and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you. • Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.
Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parkers policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.
Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons, regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or other appropriate status is required for certain positions in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.
Minority, Female, Disability, Veteran, VEVRAA Federal Contractor
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