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Tig Welder

Aerotek, Wilsonville, OR, United States


TIG Welder
Pay: $25–$35/hour (DOE)

Location: Wilsonville, OR

Schedule: Day Shift | Monday–Friday | 6:00 AM — 2:30 PM

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced TIG Welder to join a high‑quality fabrication team focused on precision weldments and structural components. In this role, you will fit, position, and weld fabricated plates and assemblies according to detailed engineering drawings. The ideal candidate has strong stainless steel TIG experience, excellent blueprint interpretation skills, and a commitment to quality, safety, and craftsmanship.

This position involves both TIG and MIG welding on stainless steel and other materials, producing components that meet strict dimensional, quality, and production standards.

Key Responsibilities

Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols to plan and execute welding operations

Determine proper welding methods, equipment, and sequence of work based on specifications

Lay out, fit, tack, weld, and flatten parts to meet dimensional tolerances

Set up and operate TIG and MIG welding equipment

Develop and use fixtures, templates, and work aids to align and support parts during welding

Inspect welds and finished components for quality, defects, and conformance to specifications

Measure components using tools such as calipers, straightedges, rulers, and squares

Complete redlines and engineering request forms when clarification or design changes are needed

Collaborate with team members to resolve fit‑up or fabrication challenges

Accurately track time for production reporting

Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area

Properly use and care for tools, equipment, and machinery

Meet production deadlines while maintaining high quality standards

Required Qualifications

5 years of TIG welding experience

Proven experience welding stainless steel

Strong blueprint reading skills, including welding symbols and specifications

Solid knowledge of TIG and MIG welding processes

High attention to detail with the ability to meet production deadlines

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Basic English communication skills (verbal and written)

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted

Comfortable standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, and working on your feet for 8 hours per day

Preferred / Additional Skills

TIG and MIG welding on sheet metal and fabricated assemblies

Experience with fabrication layout and fitting

Sheet metal fabrication experience

Ability to pass a TIG weld test demonstrating quality and proficiency

Comfortable working with fabrication machinery in a production environment

Benefits

Competitive pay based on experience

401(k) with company matching and long‑term retirement planning options

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off and parental leave

Employee referral program

Stable, team‑oriented work environment focused on quality and safety

Work Environment
This role is based in a clean, organized weld shop focused on bench work and precision fabrication. You’ll have exposure to fabrication equipment and larger production welding areas while working consistent day‑shift hours. The shop emphasizes safety, organization, and proper care of tools and equipment.

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wilsonville, OR.

Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 5, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Statement
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law.

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