Staff Weld Technician (R4293)
Shield AI
Dallas, TX, USA
USD 34-51 / hour + Equity
Posted on Dec 20, 2025
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With nine offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Job Description:
A Senior Weld Technician Level 4 is responsible for performing advanced welding operations, fabricating complex assemblies, and ensuring all welds meet stringent quality and safety standards. They interpret engineering drawings, lead troubleshooting of welding processes, and optimize equipment settings to improve performance and efficiency. This role provides technical guidance to junior welders, supports training initiatives, and helps maintain compliance with industry codes and organizational procedures. The technician also collaborates with engineering and production teams to resolve issues, drive continuous improvement, and support high-precision manufacturing needs.
What you'll do:
- Perform advanced welding, fabrication, and repair on complex assemblies using multiple welding processes (MIG, TIG, stick, etc.).
- Interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and weld symbols to ensure precise execution and compliance with specifications.
- Troubleshoot welding issues, adjust parameters, and optimize processes to improve quality, throughput, and repeatability.
- Conduct inspections of welds using visual and non-destructive testing methods, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Lead, mentor, and train junior weld technicians and support cross-functional teams on welding best practices.
- Maintain welding equipment, perform routine calibration, and ensure proper operation of tools and fixtures.
- Document work performed, support development of standard operating procedures, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve production issues and support new product introduction.
Required qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required; technical trade school certificate in welding or related field preferred.
- 5–8+ years of hands-on welding experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Advanced proficiency in multiple welding processes (MIG, TIG, GTAW, SMAW) and working knowledge of various metals, including aluminum and stainless steel.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, GD&T, and weld symbols.
- Demonstrated experience with weld inspection methods, including visual inspection and familiarity with NDT techniques.
- Strong understanding of welding codes and standards (AWS, ASME, or equivalent).
- Proven ability to troubleshoot welding issues, optimize parameters, and improve process reliability.
- Competence in using fabrication tools, measuring instruments, and precision equipment.
- Strong communication skills and ability to mentor or lead junior technicians.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and maintain high safety and quality standards.
Preferred qualifications:
- Associate degree or advanced technical training in welding, metallurgy, or manufacturing technology.
- Current AWS, ASME, or other industry-recognized welding certifications.
- Experience working with robotic or automated welding systems.
- Proficiency in advanced fabrication techniques such as jig/fixture setup, precision fixturing, or custom tooling.
- Familiarity with machining processes and equipment, or sheet metal fabrication.
- Knowledge of metallurgical properties, heat-affected zones, and weld failure modes.
- Experience in an aerospace, defense, automotive, or high-precision manufacturing environment.
- Strong background in lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Ability to support root-cause analysis and corrective action processes (RCA, 8D).
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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34 - 51 USD