TIG Welder

Job Description

Job Description

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 weld and assemble valves, fittings, equipment hook-ups, manifolds, regulators, and tube press fitting systems while following detailed weld schematics and maintaining high quality standards in a clean manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality TIG welding on stainless steel products used in semiconductor and high-purity systems.
• Weld components for valves, fittings, equipment hook-ups, manifolds, regulators, and tube press fitting systems.
• Read, interpret, and strictly adhere to weld schematics and engineering drawings.
• Identify and correctly apply weld symbols to ensure accurate and consistent welds.
• Use basic math skills to take measurements, calculate dimensions, and verify tolerances.
• Apply fundamental welding principles to set up equipment, select appropriate parameters, and produce sound welds.
• Work with stainless steel sheet metal, pipe, and fabricated assemblies in a manufacturing setting.
• Inspect welds and finished components for quality, accuracy, and conformance to specifications.
• Follow established manufacturing processes and quality procedures to support high-purity applications such as PCW, CFOS, utility grade inert, and UHP gases.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production schedules and support fast-track construction project timelines.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and comply with all safety and cleanliness standards.

Essential Skills

• Proven TIG welding experience with stainless steel components.
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld schematics, and weld symbols.
• Proficiency in purge welding for high-purity applications.
• Experience with stainless steel pipe welding.
• Basic math skills for measurements, calculations, and verification of dimensions.
• Working knowledge of basic welding principles and practices.
• Ability to perform fabrication tasks involving stainless steel and sheet metal.
• Competence in visual inspection and quality checks of welds and assemblies.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with valves, regulators, manifolds, and equipment hook-up assemblies.
• Familiarity with tube press fitting systems used in water, gas, and chemical applications.
• Exposure to semiconductor, clean energy, life sciences, or advanced manufacturing industries.
• Understanding of high-purity systems such as PCW (Process Cooling Water), CFOS (Clean For Oxygen Service), utility grade inert, and UHP (Ultra High Purity) gases.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment supporting fast-track construction projects.

Why Work Here?

You will join an organization recognized as a leading manufacturer of innovative, high-quality flow control and high-purity systems used across semiconductor, clean energy, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing industries. The company invests in its people through structured yearly performance reviews that can increase your pay rate, giving you a clear path for growth and recognition. You will receive 7 paid holidays and a generous paid time off program, starting with 80 hours in the first five years and increasing to 120 hours thereafter, supporting a healthy work-life balance. The culture emphasizes creativity, industry-leading innovation, and continuous improvement, offering the opportunity to work on cutting-edge designs that reduce installation costs, minimize leak points, and support complex, fast-track projects.

Work Environment

You will work in a clean manufacturing environment focused on precision stainless steel and high-purity fabrication. The role begins on a day shift training schedule, Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., allowing you to learn processes and standards in a stable routine. After training, you will transition to a swing shift schedule, Monday through Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., with a 10% shift differential. The facility supports advanced manufacturing for water, gas, and chemical applications, including systems for PCW, CFOS, utility grade inert, and UHP gases. You can expect a structured production environment with an emphasis on cleanliness, safety, and adherence to documented procedures, using standard welding, fabrication, and inspection tools appropriate for stainless steel and high-purity work.

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 3, 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):
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.