Aerospace Structural Welder at Amentum in San Diego, CA

Amentum is looking for a qualified Aerospace Structural Welder to support our San Diego, California location.

Job Summary:

The Aerospace Structural Welder will perform standard cutting and welding operations to include by not limited to repair work and new fabrication activities based in carbon steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and galvanized pipe, plate, structural shapes, etc. Repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts using cutting torch, straightening press, and hand tools. Some metal working experience preferred such as the operation of a metal shear, brake, pipe bending, and various cutting tools. The incumbent may also design, weld, heat-treat, fabricate, and machine precision tools, components, and assemblies for related Ground Support Equipment (SE). The incumbent may advise about metal machining, welding and designs, manufactures, or modifies special precision tools, gauges, dies, and fixtures to facilitate welding or other shops supported. Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or fee; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, crawl or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and various weather conditions. The employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and outside weather conditions on occasion. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud, or may include unsafe conditions, questioning nonstandard operations or environmental factors that may involve unmitigated hazards, and providing feedback to supervisors and managers on all safety issues. Position may require travel.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Minimum Requirements

• Must have demonstrated knowledge with use of special tools/equipment required to perform assigned tasks.

• Must be able to meet physical requirements associated with and/or pass and maintain any medical examination requirements related to performing required job duties, daily tasks and qualifications.

• Pre-employment drug screening is required.

• Security Clearance Required. Must be able to obtain and maintain an Active U.S. Government Clearance.

• The ability to obtain and maintain a government issued Common Access Card (CAC).

• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credential/authorization. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

• Required to clear preliminary Government security background check prior to employment beginning.

• Be proficient with computer programs such as Microsoft Office applications and other associated programs.

• Must be able to meet and maintain all base access and contract security requirements.

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English.

• Must have a valid Driver's License.

• Must be a High School graduate or equivalent.

• ​Ability to stand for a prolong period of time performing repetitive tasks.

• Ability to work independently with minimal to no supervision.

• 4 years' recent experience and proficiency in the following weld processes':

• • GTAW-Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Mild Steel / 1-6G/F
    • GMAW- Steel- 1-6G/F
    • SMAW- Steel / 1-6G/F
    • Oxyfuel brazing

• Demonstrated ability to perform various field level and limited sustainment maintenance actions on various Ground Support Equipment systems and subsystems.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Demonstrated the ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, shop drawings and schematics.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Strong verbal communication skills.

• In-Depth knowledge of maintenance repairs on a variety of equipment.

• Knowledge of Continuous Process Improvement.

• Time management and prioritization skills.

• Knowledge of Analog Machinery i.e., lathe, drill press, milling machine, sheer(s).

• GTAW, SMAW, Brazing & GMAW- currently certified.

• Demonstrate knowledge and process steps with locally manufacturing items as per sample.

Please submit Resume and applicable qualifications when applying.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position is $45.88 per hour. Plus $7.75 per hour, up to 40 hours per week, for Health & Welfare.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, 5.54 hours of paid time off biweekly, and 11 paid holidays annually.

Compensation Details: $45.88

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting: 10/22/2026 - 01/22/2027 Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.