TIG Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: TIG Welder - Monday-Thursday 6am-4:30pm

Job Description

Join a small, clean, and organized job shop as a TIG Welder on a steady first shift schedule. You will primarily perform high-quality TIG welding on aluminum parts, with occasional work on steel and minimal MIG welding. In addition to welding, you will support general fabrication tasks to help ensure parts meet quality standards and customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Perform TIG welding on aluminum parts as the primary responsibility, ensuring strong, clean, and precise welds.
• Occasionally perform TIG and MIG welding on steel parts as needed.
• Interpret and work from blueprints to complete welds and fabrication tasks accurately.
• Grind and deburr parts to remove imperfections and prepare components for final use or further processing.
• Assist with general fabrication duties and shop tasks as required to support production.
• Inspect completed welds and parts for quality, accuracy, and adherence to specifications.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow shop safety procedures at all times.
• Collaborate with team members and communicate effectively to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of jobs.

Essential Skills

• TIG welding experience, preferably 5 or more years of professional or hobby welding.
• Proficiency in TIG welding on aluminum parts.
• Ability to perform occasional TIG and MIG welding on steel.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Skill in grinding and deburring metal parts.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines and maintain a clean work area.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a job shop or fabrication environment.
• Comfort supporting a variety of fabrication tasks beyond welding.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a supportive, small-shop culture where leadership and colleagues maintain a laid-back, respectful environment. All insurance premiums are fully covered, providing meaningful added value to your total compensation. Take advantage of a 3% match on 401k/IRA contributions to support your long-term financial goals. Benefit from a clear and growing paid time off structure, increasing annually from one week to two weeks to three weeks, supporting a healthy work-life balance.

Work Environment

This role is based in a smaller, clean, and organized job shop with approximately 15–20 people, fostering a close-knit and collaborative atmosphere. The schedule is a first shift, Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with overtime rarely required and typically only on Fridays when needed. The shop maintains a laid-back culture with approachable leadership and coworkers. Work involves hands-on welding and fabrication using TIG and MIG equipment, grinders, and standard fabrication tools in a well-maintained facility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of St. Louis Park, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $29.00/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 St. Louis Park,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 9, 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 meets 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.

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.

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.