TIG Welder

Job Title: TIG Welder - Stainless Steel (Semiconductor Industry)
Job Description
This role focuses on precision TIG welding of stainless steel components used in semiconductor and high-purity applications. You will fabricate and weld valves, fittings, equipment hook-ups, manifolds, regulators, and tube press fitting systems, working from weld schematics and blueprints to produce high-quality, leak-free assemblies for demanding water, gas, chemical, and ultra-high-purity systems.
Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality TIG welding on stainless steel components used in valves, regulators, manifolds, equipment hook-ups, and tube press fitting systems.
• Read, interpret, and adhere to weld schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings to complete welds accurately and according to specifications.
• Identify and correctly apply weld symbols to ensure proper joint preparation and weld execution.
• Apply basic math skills to measure, layout, and verify dimensions for fabrication and welding tasks.
• Use fundamental welding principles to set up equipment, select appropriate parameters, and ensure consistent weld quality.
• Fabricate and assemble stainless steel and sheet metal parts for manufacturing in a clean production environment.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspection of welds and assemblies to verify quality and adherence to standards.
• Work safely within a manufacturing environment, following established procedures and maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production schedules and support continuous improvement in welding and fabrication processes.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience with TIG welding on stainless steel components.
• Ability to read and interpret weld schematics and blueprints.
• Ability to identify and correctly interpret weld symbols.
• Basic math skills for measurement, layout, and verification tasks.
• Knowledge and application of basic welding principles in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on manufacturing experience in welding, fabrication, and inspection.
• Experience working with stainless steel, sheet metal, and related fabrication processes.
• Experience with purge welding for high-purity or critical applications.
• Experience with stainless pipe welding in an industrial or manufacturing setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing environments serving semiconductor, clean energy, life sciences, or advanced manufacturing industries is beneficial.
• Familiarity with inspection practices for weld quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Comfort working with valves, regulators, manifolds, and tube press fitting systems used in water, gas, chemical, and ultra-high-purity applications.
• Ability to adapt to different shifts and schedules as production needs require.

Why Work Here?
You will join a leading manufacturer known for innovative, high-quality fluid and gas control solutions used in demanding applications such as process cooling water, clean-for-oxygen service, inert utilities, and ultra-high-purity gases. 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 increases, supporting your long-term career development. You will be part of a team that values creativity, industry expertise, and continuous innovation, contributing to advanced solutions for semiconductor, clean energy, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing projects.
Work Environment
The role is based in a clean manufacturing environment focused on high-purity and precision stainless steel fabrication. You will work with TIG welding equipment, stainless steel pipe and sheet metal, and inspection tools to ensure high-quality welds and assemblies. Initial training is provided on a daytime schedule, Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. After training, the position transitions to a swing shift, Monday through Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., with a 10% shift differential. The environment emphasizes cleanliness, safety, and adherence to manufacturing standards to support high-performance products for critical applications.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of PORTLAND, OR.
Pay and Benefits
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in PORTLAND,OR.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 10, 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):
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