TIG Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: TIG Welder

Job Description

This role focuses primarily on high-paced TIG welding with additional MIG welding responsibilities on mild and stainless light gauge steel. You will mainly perform fixture welding and support other fabrication operations as needed, such as running the punch and brake press when welding work slows down. The position suits a versatile welder who enjoys working in a collaborative, hands-on production environment and is comfortable contributing in multiple areas of the shop.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality TIG welding on mild and stainless light gauge steel in a fast-paced production environment.
• Perform MIG welding as required on mild and stainless light gauge steel components.
• Carry out fixture welding work, ensuring accurate setup and alignment of parts according to specifications.
• Interpret and work from prints and drawings to complete custom welding and fabrication tasks.
• Set up welding equipment and fixtures properly for TIG and MIG welding operations.
• Apply proper fitting techniques to prepare materials and components prior to welding.
• Conduct welding operations on stainless steel, maintaining consistent weld quality and appearance.
• Pass and maintain required weld tests to demonstrate competency and adherence to quality standards.
• Operate additional fabrication equipment such as punch and brake press when welding workload is reduced.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, following shop safety procedures and best practices.
• Collaborate with team members and assist in other areas of the shop when needed to support overall production goals.
• Monitor work quality and make necessary adjustments to ensure parts meet specifications and tolerances.

Essential Skills

• Ability to perform TIG welding on mild and stainless light gauge steel.
• Ability to perform MIG welding on mild and stainless light gauge steel.
• Proven fixture welding experience in a production or fabrication environment.
• Fitting experience, including preparing and aligning components for welding.
• Ability to read and interpret prints and drawings for custom welding work.
• Experience welding stainless steel, including maintaining proper weld quality and finish.
• Capability to set up welding equipment and fixtures for TIG and MIG processes.
• Ability to pass a weld test demonstrating skill and quality standards.
• Flexibility to move between welding and other fabrication tasks, such as running punch and brake press.
• Either a 2-year welding degree or a minimum of two years of welding work experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Comfort working with light gauge steel materials in a production setting.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing consistent, high-quality welds.
• Willingness to assist in tasks outside primary welding duties to support team and production needs.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, hands-on shop environment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a highly collaborative, hands-on team where everyone is encouraged to step in, help out, and support one another to meet shared goals. The culture emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, and a strong work ethic, creating an environment where your willingness to go the extra mile is valued and recognized. This is a place where you can broaden your skills across different shop operations while contributing directly to high-quality, tangible products.

Work Environment

The role is based in a fabrication shop environment with a strong, hands-on culture where team members regularly assist each other beyond their primary duties. You will work with TIG and MIG welding equipment, fixtures, and fabrication machinery such as punch and brake presses, primarily on mild and stainless light gauge steel. The pace is fast and production-focused, with an expectation of flexibility to move between welding and other shop tasks depending on workload. Safety practices and maintaining an organized work area are important aspects of the daily routine.

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

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $26.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Germantown,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026.

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.

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.