Welding Manufacturing Technician

About Us
Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. (ACT) is a leading provider of thermal management solutions for aerospace, defense, data centers, energy, and industrial applications. For more than 20 years, ACT has engineered and manufactured innovative technologies that solve complex thermal challenges in demanding environments. Our team is driven by continuous innovation, teamwork, and collaboration, delivering reliable solutions that support critical missions and next-generation technologies worldwide.

Position Summary:
The Welding Technician position is a hands-on position that works closely with the Engineering staff to build and test thermal products. Primarily this role provides welding support for aluminum aerospace products (AWS D17.1), secondarily provides support with other manufacturing operations for aerospace products.

· TIG welding of aluminum aerospace products
· Follow established procedures for precision leak/pressure testing, fluid transfer and sealing of aerospace pressure vessels
· Support engineering staff in the design, fabrication, testing and usage of tooling to support manufacturing processes
· Dimensionally inspect deliverable hardware with hand measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, feeler gauges) and portable CMM systems (FARO Arm)
· Using provided documentation complete detailed information to track manufacturing steps and traceability information for deliverable flight hardware
· Use initiative, imagination and knowledge in the fabrication and test of thermal products and support hardware
· Acts to assure product quality and customer satisfaction
· Assists in the development of fabrication and test procedures and methods
· Perform preventive maintenance, as required
· Assists in the development of fabrication and test procedures and methods
· Perform in-process and final inspections, as required
Requirements
· High School diploma or GED required
· Professional TIG welding training/certification or relevant experience
· Previous qualifications to AWS D17.1 standard highly desirable
· Experience in fabrication, brazing, machining, assembly, testing, and basic electricity is highly desirable
· Must be a US Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15? (U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) due to ITAR restrictions

ACT offers competitive pay,  excellent benefits (medical, dental, vision, paid time off, holidays, company-paid life & disability insurance, 401(k) match, and profit-sharing), and a supportive team environment.

ACT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

ACT participates in E-Verify.

California Applicants: ACT collects personal information for hiring purposes. California residents may have rights under the CCPA/CPRA. Contact HR at barbara.rockwell@1-act.com .