Tig Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Tig Welder in Clairton, PA

Job Description

This role focuses on performing high‑quality TIG (GTAW) welding on box and cylindrical chambers in a manufacturing environment. You independently set up welding parameters, interpret blueprints and weld symbols, and ensure components meet precise drawing and specification requirements. The position requires strong technical welding skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety, quality, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform high‑quality TIG (GTAW) welding on box and cylindrical chambers to meet production and quality standards.
• Independently set up welding parameters, including tungsten selection, shielding gas type, flow rates, and appropriate settings for flat, vertical, and overhead positions while maintaining consistent weld quality.
• Read and interpret moderately complex blueprints and weld symbols to understand weld requirements and tolerances.
• Identify drawing discrepancies and effectively communicate feedback to engineering and supervision to support continuous improvement.
• Layout, fit, tack, and weld components according to drawing and specification requirements, ensuring proper alignment and fit‑up.
• Safely operate welding support equipment, including floor‑mounted rotary positioners, to position workpieces for optimal welding access.
• Use precision measuring tools such as calipers, rulers, feeler gauges, and pi tapes to verify decimal tolerances and confirm dimensional accuracy.
• Leverage plasma cutting equipment to achieve proper fit‑up and prepare materials for welding.
• Complete moderately complex production and quality documentation with minimal assistance, ensuring accurate records of work performed.
• Comply with all company safety, quality, and HR policies, maintaining a safe and orderly work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the production team and overall manufacturing operations.

Essential Skills

• 4–7 years of TIG (GTAW) welding experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in TIG welding on box and cylindrical chambers, including flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Ability to independently set up welding parameters, including tungsten selection, shielding gas, and flow rates.
• Strong understanding of mathematics relevant to welding and fabrication work.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, moderately complex blueprints, and weld symbols.
• Experience with layout, fit‑up, tacking, and welding to meet drawing and specification requirements.
• Skill in operating precision measuring tools such as calipers, rulers, feeler gauges, and pi tapes to verify decimal tolerances.
• Ability to safely operate welding support equipment, including floor‑mounted rotary positioners.
• Capability to use plasma cutting equipment for material preparation and fit‑up.
• Physical ability to bend, stoop, squat, twist, and lift up to 60 lbs unassisted.
• Qualification to operate a 5‑Ton Crane.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with MIG welding and general welding techniques.
• Experience in fabrication and mechanical assembly work.
• Comfort working from schematics and detailed mechanical drawings.
• Strong blueprint reading skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to complete production and quality documentation with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to following safety, quality, and HR policies and procedures.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from competitive compensation, comprehensive health and wellness coverage, and retirement savings support through a 401(k) with employer match. The organization promotes work‑life balance with paid time off and employee recognition programs, and fosters a collaborative, people‑first culture. Team members enjoy access to an on‑site gym, wellness programs, walking trails, and electric vehicle charging stations, supported by broader sustainability initiatives that create a healthy and engaging workplace.

Work Environment

This position is based in a manufacturing environment that relies on TIG welding, plasma cutting equipment, precision measuring tools, and welding support devices such as floor‑mounted rotary positioners and a 5‑Ton Crane. The work involves handling metal components, performing welding in various positions, and meeting precise dimensional tolerances. The role requires regular bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and lifting up to 60 lbs unassisted. Employees work within established safety, quality, and HR policies in a structured production setting that emphasizes both personal safety and high‑quality output.

This is a Permanent position based out of Clairton, PA.

The pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $64480.00/yr.

Competitive compensation Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance 401(k) with employer match Paid time off and employee recognition programs On‑site gym, wellness programs, and walking trails Electric vehicle charging stations and sustainability initiatives A collaborative, people‑first culture

This is a fully onsite position in Clairton,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 7, 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.