TIG Welder

Job Title: TIG Welder – Stainless Steel

Job Description

This role focuses on TIG welding stainless steel components used in high-purity systems for the semiconductor and advanced manufacturing industries. You will weld and fabricate valves, fittings, equipment hook-ups, manifolds, regulators, and tube press fitting systems while following detailed weld schematics and maintaining high quality standards in a clean manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality TIG welding on stainless steel components used in valves, fittings, equipment hook-ups, manifolds, regulators, and tube press fitting systems.
• Read, interpret, and adhere to weld schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings to complete work accurately.
• Identify and correctly apply weld symbols to ensure proper joint preparation and weld quality.
• Apply basic math skills to measure, layout, and verify dimensions and tolerances for weldments and assemblies.
• Use fundamental welding principles to set up equipment, select appropriate parameters, and ensure consistent weld quality.
• Work with stainless steel sheet metal and pipe, including purge welding of stainless pipe for high-purity applications.
• Inspect welds and fabricated parts for quality, accuracy, and adherence to specifications, making adjustments as needed.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and fabrication teams to meet production schedules and support continuous workflow.
• Follow established safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area in a clean manufacturing environment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance weld quality, efficiency, and reliability.

Essential Skills

• Proven TIG welding experience with stainless steel components.
• Ability to read and interpret weld schematics, blueprints, and weld symbols.
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment involving welding and fabrication.
• Proficiency in stainless steel welding, including sheet metal and fabrication work.
• Experience with inspection of welds and fabricated parts to ensure quality and compliance with specifications.
• Basic math skills to support measurement, layout, and verification of dimensions.
• Understanding and application of basic welding principles and techniques.
• Experience with purge welding, particularly on stainless pipe for high-purity systems.
• Stainless pipe welding experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background working on components such as valves, regulators, manifolds, and equipment hook-up assemblies is beneficial.
• Experience supporting systems used for water, gas, and chemical applications, including high-purity and utility-grade services.
• Familiarity with manufacturing for industries such as semiconductor, clean energy, life sciences, or advanced manufacturing.
• Comfort working from detailed drawings and working closely with cross-functional manufacturing teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, reliable welds.

Why Work Here?

You will join a leading manufacturer known for innovative, high-quality fluid and gas control products used in demanding applications. The organization offers 7 paid holidays and a generous paid time off program, starting at 80 hours within the first five years and increasing to 120 hours thereafter. Annual performance reviews provide clear opportunities for growth and pay progression, reflecting your contributions and skills. The company emphasizes creativity, industry expertise, and continuous innovation, supporting employees in developing their careers while contributing to cutting-edge solutions for semiconductor, clean energy, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing markets.

Work Environment

You will work in a clean manufacturing environment focused on high-purity stainless steel products. The role involves using TIG welding equipment, working with stainless steel sheet metal and pipe, and handling components such as valves, regulators, manifolds, and tube press fitting systems. Training is provided on a Monday through Friday day shift from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Upon transition, you will move to a Monday through Thursday swing shift from 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., with a 10% shift differential. The facility supports precision work and emphasizes cleanliness, organization, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of PORTLAND, OR.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $33.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in PORTLAND,OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 30, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.