TIG Welder

TIG Welder

This role focuses on precision TIG welding of stainless and carbon steel components used in radiator assemblies. You will interpret work orders and blueprints, prepare and weld thin materials with tight tolerances, and ensure all welds meet strict quality and leak-free standards in a clean, modern manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret work orders, blueprints, and schematics to assemble parts according to exact specifications.
• Mark weld points and component positions on workpieces using rules, squares, templates, or scribes.
• Select, position, align, and bolt jigs, holding fixtures, guides, or stops onto machines using measuring instruments and hand tools.
• Perform TIG welding on stainless and carbon steel materials ranging from approximately 1/16 inch to 1/2 inch thickness.
• Connect radiator tubing by welding small U-shaped tubes, ensuring precise, leak-free welds on light-gauge materials.
• Work with small parts and very thin metals (down to approximately 0.35) while maintaining high accuracy and consistency.
• Execute welds in challenging positions, including standing over the top of welds and working in partial blind-spot conditions.
• Perform the majority of welds while seated, adjusting welding tables to appropriate heights for comfort and accuracy.
• Prepare surfaces and workpieces using grinders, cutters, drills, and other hand-operated equipment to ensure proper weld quality.
• Remove completed workpieces or parts from machinery using appropriate hand tools and handling methods.
• Identify defective or non-compliant welds and perform necessary repairs or rework to meet quality standards.
• Follow all company policies and procedures, including safety, quality, and housekeeping standards in the manufacturing environment.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to ensure production goals, quality requirements, and timelines are consistently met.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of TIG welding experience on stainless steel at a single employer.
• Proficiency in light-gauge TIG welding with small tolerances on stainless steel.
• Ability to weld thin metals down to approximately 0.35 thickness without compromising quality.
• Hands-on experience working with small parts and intricate weld joints.
• Ability to TIG weld stainless and carbon steel between approximately 1/16 inch and 1/2 inch.
• Strong blueprint and schematic reading skills to interpret specifications accurately.
• Demonstrated ability to produce leak-free welds on radiator tubing and similar assemblies.
• Competence using welding-related hand tools, measuring instruments, grinders, cutters, and drills.
• Ability to weld in challenging positions, including working over the top of welds and with limited visibility.
• Commitment to following safety protocols, quality standards, and production procedures in a manufacturing setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Technical schooling or formal training in welding is highly preferred.
• Ideally 34 years of welding experience to supplement formal schooling or training.
• Experience with stainless steel welding and mechanical assembly work.
• Familiarity with MIG welding is beneficial.
• Comfort working from jigs, fixtures, and guides in a production environment.
• Strong attention to detail and steady hand for precision welding on small components.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while performing repetitive welds with consistent quality.

Why Work Here?

The company fosters a strong sense of unity and collaboration, reinforced through regular events and company outings. Team members enjoy a supportive culture that recognizes hard work with activities such as holiday parties and company picnics. Employees benefit from competitive, performance-driven compensation that includes scheduled pay increases based on hours worked and additional shift differentials, reflecting a commitment to rewarding skill, reliability, and long-term contribution.

Work Environment

This position is based in a modern manufacturing environment with very clean, temperature-controlled facilities and up-to-date welding equipment. Most welding is performed while seated, with adjustable welding tables that can be raised or lowered for ergonomic comfort. The workplace allows employees to listen to music within safety guidelines, which are reviewed during orientation. Use of mobile phones is restricted on the production floor to maintain focus and safety. The environment emphasizes safe work practices, organized workstations, and consistent adherence to production and quality standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Chaska, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52832.00 - $68723.00/yr. Standard company union benefits at SRC

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chaska, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.