1st Shift TIG Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: TIG Welder

Job Description

This role focuses on precision TIG welding using aluminum and stainless steel materials to produce high-quality, watertight welds with no bleeds. You will work from weld symbols and prints to fabricate parts for bridge and fabrication projects, and perform MIG welding on mild steel in multiple positions.

Responsibilities

• Perform TIG welding on aluminum materials ranging from .040 to 1/8 inch, ensuring watertight welds with no bleeds.
• Carry out TIG welding on stainless steel materials from 24 gauge to 1/8 inch, delivering clean, watertight welds with no bleeds.
• Execute MIG welding on mild steel from 20 gauge to 1/4 inch in multiple positions while maintaining high quality and structural integrity.
• Read and interpret weld symbols, blueprints, and technical drawings to accurately complete fabrication tasks.
• Fabricate parts for bridge projects and various components for fabrication companies according to specifications and quality standards.
• Work with aluminum and stainless steel materials, ensuring proper fitting and alignment before welding.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in a fabrication shop environment.
• Follow safety procedures and best practices while operating welding equipment and handling materials.
• Collaborate with team members to complete new projects efficiently and on schedule.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience with TIG welding on aluminum materials from .040 to 1/8 inch, producing watertight welds with no bleeds.
• Strong TIG welding skills on stainless steel from 24 gauge to 1/8 inch with consistent, watertight welds and no bleeds.
• Experience performing MIG welding on mild steel from 20 gauge to 1/4 inch in multiple positions.
• Ability to read and interpret weld symbols, prints, and technical drawings.
• Hands-on experience working with aluminum and stainless steel materials in a fabrication environment.
• Proficiency in fitting components prior to welding to ensure proper alignment and quality.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• MIG welding experience is a plus.
• BG in aluminum welding and stainless steel welding.
• Experience in TIG/MIG welding across different materials and thicknesses.
• Familiarity with working in a fabrication shop setting.

Why Work Here?

You will join a clean, organized fabrication shop where culture and teamwork are highly valued. The environment supports long-term projects, including new work planned for 2026–2027, providing stability and ongoing opportunities to apply and grow your skills. After transitioning to a permanent role, you can participate in a 401(k) plan with a company match and access comprehensive insurance benefits, supporting both your professional development and personal well-being.

Work Environment

Work takes place in a cleaner fabrication shop with an organized layout and a strong emphasis on culture and collaboration. The role operates on set shifts: first shift runs from 5:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and second shift runs from 1:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. with a shift premium. You will work with TIG and MIG welding equipment, handling aluminum, stainless steel, and mild steel materials in a shop environment designed to support efficient, high-quality fabrication work.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Milwaukee, WI.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $32.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Milwaukee,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.

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.

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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 in solving 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.