Overview Tradesmen International is looking to expand our team of qualified Trade Professionals for current & future projects in and around Asheville, NC. Most positions are first shift with a pay scale of $22-26/hour based on experience & skill level. If you are a Welder and want to work alongside other proven Craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity and superior workmanship, this is your chance to advance your career! Job Scope: • MIG, TIG, Stick & Structural Welding • Air Arc • Repair Welding • Pipe & Mechanical • Flat/Vertical Carbon Steel Requirements: • Basic Tools for the Trade • Proper PPE must be worn: Have your own Hood and Gloves/Leathers Qualifications Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry. Our comprehensive benefits include: • Vacation Pay • Health insurance • 401(k) profit-sharing savings plan • Incentive programs • Tool purchase programs & MORE! Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability Click here to visit Tradesmen’s full website.
See More Details >>Date Posted: 2025-10-15 Country: United States of America Location: PW715: Asheville Site 330 Pratt Whitney Blvd , Asheville, NC, 28806 USA Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance: None/Not Required Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future. At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond? This is an Alternate Work Week Day Shift position: Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Summary: Welder position that involves the preparation, assembly, fitting, and weld of aerospace turbine components. What You Will Do: • Layout work requirements and obtain needed equipment to perform routine repair and alteration operations, inspect weld for bead sized and compliance with other specifications • Blend, grind, or polish weld ensuring specified minimum wall requirement is met • Use calipers, micrometers, indicators, and gauges to measure repaired part and ensure dimensional requirements are met. Complete production paperwork • Use and interpret complicated prints, drawings, and process sheets to perform a variety of layouts, as well as complete and sign work orders identifying the operations performed • Perform standard hand and machine welding operations to fabricate or restore parts and tools where close tolerances are not normally required, and specifically defined criteria are used. Utilize black light process to determine extent of repairs required • Build up finished machined surfaces and repair simple cracks and other routine imperfections. Use a variety of fixed and variable measuring instruments to check dimensions and record results • Recognize need and arrange for repair or replacement of equipment used in performing the work as necessary. Perform routine servicing throughout the assigned area following specified procedures and written instructions such as an operator check list for upkeep and to assure equipment operates properly • Assist others with new process tryout, and other specialized assignments • This role will involve bending, reaching, pulling, and pushing What You Will Learn: Working on the production line, you will produce blades and vanes as well as perform all quality checks. These positions require shift work and ability to work overtime when needed. You will perform TIG welding operations on aircraft components to meet NDT specifications and ensure efficient flow of work to meet production schedules and demands. Qualifications You Must Have: • High School Diploma or GED equivalent • 2+ years of TIG welding experience with stainless steel and titanium and/or aerospace alloys less than 1/8" thickness • U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract Qualifications We Prefer: • Manufacturing or aviation industry experience • Associate's Degree in Welding, Welding Certificate, or other technical education • Welding experience with nickel and cobalt alloys What We Offer: • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance • Short-term disability, long-term disability and parental leave • 401(k) match • Flexible spending accounts • Employee assistance program • Employee Scholar Program (No waiting period!) • Paid time off including: 3 weeks of vacation, 5 personal sick days, 3 unpaid days for unique situations at supervisor discretion, and 12 paid government holidays throughout the year Learn More and Apply Now! What is my role type? In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is Onsite. Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility. #pwhourly As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window. RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms
See More Details >>Job Description Summary Job Description About GE Aerospace Are you ready to elevate your future? You’ll be warmly welcomed at GE Aerospace where we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. You’ll learn and achieve as part of an on- going LEAN transformation. And, most importantly, you’ll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world. Working at our Asheville Facilities Our Asheville campus is the career home for people who share a commitment to learning, achieving and collaboration. The campus includes a facility for production of highly complex rotating parts engineered for commercial and military aircraft engines. In addition, our Ceramic Matrix Composites facility produces high-tech, more efficient components to power the worlds aircraft engines of tomorrow. With a product mix including shafts, seals, retainers, and discs, we’re bringing quality to enhance commercial, military, marine and industrial engine performance. Here are just a few of the best reasons you will want to consider us: • Do work with a real purpose helping to solve the global challenge of how the world flies more sustainably. • Be a part of a global workforce of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, ideas, and experiences where everyone feels supported and respected. • Earn merit-based rewards and incentives. • Work in a climate-controlled building out of the elements. • Have opportunities for continuous learning and development. Essential Responsibilities • Complete required training curriculum for weld processes • Ability to obtain required weld certifications for GE • Complete all required compliance training • Complete all EHS training and participate in safety and or quality audit • Be an active contributing member of a high-performance self-directed work team • Ability to use / apply TIG welding and assembly techniques and inspections • Ability to read & understand process instructions & weld schedules • Communicate effectively with Production Control and Process Engineer(s) on needed supplies and consumable materials • Drive Safety, Quality, and Production metrics within the team business needs. Qualifications/Requirements • High School Diploma / GED • Ability to pass eyesight acuity requirements and color vision perception test. • Welding certification from an accredited trade school or equivalent, and/or a minimum of one year of welding experience Eligibility Requirements • Flexibility to work off shifts and travel for training as needed. • Able to work independently with minimum supervision in a team environment. • Ability to read, interpret, and follow process planning, part routers, and other quality documents. • Ability to perform tasks that require manual dexterity, as required • Complete required training curriculum for weld processes • Complete all required compliance training • Complete all EHS training and participate in safety and/or quality audit • Cross train on other direct labor operations, as required per business need This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). Additional Information GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Relocation Assistance Provided: No
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Asheville, NC, typically begins with technical training, which can range from 6 to 18 months, providing both practical skills and industry certifications. The American Welding Society projects a significant demand for 320,500 new welding professionals by 2029, with steady growth in the sector. In Asheville, the median weekly wage for welders is approximately $1,912, with experienced welders earning up to $3,200 annually. Vocational schools, community colleges, and industry programs offer pathways to apprenticeships, leading to a career with strong earning potential and diverse specialization opportunities.
