Tig Welder

TIG Welder (Precision Welding | Clean Shop | Custom Fabrication)

Are you a skilled TIG welder who takes pride in clean, high-quality welds? Join a team where craftsmanship matters. This is not a repetitive production welding role. You'll work on custom stainless steel assemblies, piping systems, and structural components in a clean, temperature-controlled environment using state-of-the-art TIG and orbital welding equipment.

If you enjoy challenging weld projects, blueprint-driven fabrication, and seeing your work make a direct impact on the finished product, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Why Welders Like This Opportunity

Clean, climate-controlled shop environment

Custom fabrication work, not assembly-line production

Advanced TIG and orbital welding applications

High-quality stainless steel projects

Hands-on pipe fitting and fabrication work

Work with a team that values craftsmanship and precision

What You'll Do

• Set up and perform precision TIG welding on stainless steel, piping, and structural components

• Operate orbital welding equipment for specialized pipe applications

• Select proper filler metals and adjust welding parameters to meet specifications

• Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings

• Perform pipe fitting, fabrication, and assembly work using hand and power tools

• Complete weld quality inspections to ensure finished products meet customer and ASME standards

• Support continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining a safe work environment

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of TIG welding experience in a fabrication or custom manufacturing environment

• Strong stainless steel welding skills

• Experience with pipe welding and pipe fitting

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and detailed drawings

• Experience with orbital welding equipment is highly preferred

• MIG welding experience a plus

• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing clean, quality welds

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a hands-on shop environment

• ASME certification and/or extensive welding experience preferred

Ideal Candidate

This role is perfect for a welder who enjoys precision TIG work, custom fabrication, and challenging projects over high-volume production. If you're passionate about quality, comfortable working with stainless steel piping systems, and want to be part of a skilled team that values your expertise, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and put your TIG welding skills to work on projects that showcase true craftsmanship.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rockton, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Rockton,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 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.