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Tig Welder
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What they do
A Welder or Solderer uses welding equipment to solder or heat and bind pieces of metal together.
$45,946 / year median in Wisconsin
-4% projected decline
Job Description
- Job Title: TIG/MIG Welder - Precision Fabrication
- Job Description
- We are seeking an experienced TIG Welder/Fabricator to join our team.
This role is ideal for a skilled welder who takes pride in producing high-quality, precision welds and working from detailed engineering drawings. The position involves setup and operation of TIG welding equipment, orbital welding, weld procedure compliance, and fabrication of high-specification components in a custom manufacturing environment. If you are strong in TIG welding, blueprint reading, pipe welding, and quality-focused fabrication, we encourage you to apply.
- Responsibilities
- + Set up and operate TIG welding equipment, including purge systems and precise control of current, voltage, and shielding gas parameters.
+ Perform high-quality TIG welds on a variety of materials, thicknesses, and assemblies.
+ Select proper filler metals and welding techniques based on material specifications and weld requirements.
+ Set up and operate orbital welding equipment.
+ Interpret complex blueprints, weld symbols, specifications, and work instructions.
+ Inspect finished weldments to ensure compliance with quality, dimensional, and customer requirements.
+ Collaborate with engineering, fabrication, and quality teams to resolve production challenges.
+ Maintain a safe and organized work area while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
+ Assist with fabrication, fitting, and related shop tasks as needed.
+ Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Preferred Qualifications
- + 5+ years of TIG welding experience in a fabrication, custom manufacturing, or high-specification environment.
+ Strong experience with stainless steel, pipe, tube, or sanitary welding applications.
+ Experience with orbital welding and purge welding techniques.
+ Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, weld symbols, and engineering drawings.
+ Proven ability to consistently produce high-quality cosmetic and structural welds.
+ Experience performing weld inspections and working to ASME or similar industry standards.
+ Pipe fitting, fabrication, and layout experience preferred.
- Why Join Us?
- + Precision TIG and fabrication work, not repetitive production welding. + Opportunity to work on complex projects that utilize advanced welding skills. + Exposure to orbital welding and high-specification assemblies. + Quality-focused environment where craftsmanship is valued and recognized. + Stable, long-term opportunity with room for professional growth and advancement.
- Job Type & Location
- This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Beloit, WI.
- Pay and Benefits
- The pay range for this position is $20.
00 - $30.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Beloit,WI.
- Application Deadline
- This position is anticipated to close on Sep 12, 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.