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$66,500-$75,250  •  Franklin, MA
•  Direct Hire
•  Job Number:275807
•  Posted:10/21/2026
  • Perform high-quality production welding on aluminum fabrications (primarily GTAW/TIG and GMAW/MIG) to drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
  • Produce consistent, cosmetically excellent, and structurally sound welds that can withstand customer inspection.
  • Work across a range of aluminum alloys, thicknesses, and joint configurations typical of Pierce’s fabrication work.
  • Serve as the go-to expert for all welding-related technical questions, process issues, defect troubleshooting, and best practices.
  • Conduct visual inspections of welds produced by the team and enforce high workmanship standards.
  • Develop, review, qualify, and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR).
  • Qualify welders, maintain welder performance qualification records, and ensure all welders are properly certified and performing to procedure.
  • Train, coach, and mentor production welders on technique, defect prevention, heat control, distortion management, and cosmetic standards.
  • Support customer inspections, answer technical questions, and resolve any quality concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Drive continuous improvement in welding processes, fixtures, techniques, and documentation to reduce rework and elevate overall quality.
  • Partner with operations, quality, and engineering to address recurring issues and improve first-pass yield.

Requirements

  • Minimum 8–10+ years of hands-on aluminum welding experience in a fabrication or manufacturing environment.
  • Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification (strongly preferred; candidates who are actively pursuing CWI and can obtain it within a defined timeframe may be considered).
  • Demonstrated expertise in GTAW (TIG) and GMAW (MIG) welding of aluminum alloys (e.g., 5052, 6061, 5083, and similar).
  • Strong working knowledge of AWS D1.2 (Structural Welding Code – Aluminum).
  • Proven ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, welding symbols, and specifications.
  • Experience training or mentoring other welders.
  • Strong attention to detail and a track record of producing inspection-quality welds.
  • Ability to work effectively with customers during inspections and resolve quality issues calmly and professionally.
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