Tig Welder

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: TIG Welder

Job Description

This role focuses on precision TIG welding of stainless steel components to produce high-quality parts, assemblies, and custom fabrications that meet or exceed engineering and customer specifications. You will apply advanced TIG welding techniques and a strong understanding of stainless-steel properties to deliver clean, accurate, and durable welds in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality TIG welding on stainless steel, with a focus on 16-gauge material, to produce precise and durable welds.
• Set up welding equipment and workstations, including proper selection of tools, fixtures, and materials for each job.
• Read and interpret technical blueprints and welding symbols to ensure accurate fabrication and assembly.

Essential Skills

• TIG welding experience
• Demonstrated expertise in TIG welding techniques, including back purging and controlling heat input.
• Strong understanding of stainless-steel properties and how they affect weld quality and performance.
• Ability to read and interpret technical blueprints and welding symbols accurately.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• AWS certification or equivalent in TIG welding (GTAW).

Why Work Here?

You will join a team that values integrity, trust, creativity, courage, teamwork, and excellence, and encourages continuous growth and learning. The organization offers opportunities for cross training and skill development, helping you expand your capabilities and advance your career. You will work in a collaborative, respectful environment where your ideas are heard, your contributions are valued, and you can actively participate in improving processes and product quality.

Work Environment

This is a full-time role in a manufacturing or fabrication setting on a first-shift schedule. Typical hours are Monday through Thursday, either 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with voluntary overtime available on Fridays. You will work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment that emphasizes clear and respectful communication across all levels of the organization. The workplace culture promotes continuous improvement, cross-functional collaboration, and adherence to core values of integrity, trust, creativity, courage, teamwork, and excellence. The role involves hands-on work with stainless steel materials and TIG welding equipment, as well as occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Caledonia, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00/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 Caledonia,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 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.