Job Title: Tig Welder

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled TIG Welder to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding to join metal parts, ensuring high-quality and precise welds. This role requires a strong attention to detail, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform TIG welding on various metals, including stainless steel, aluminum, and titanium, to create strong and precise joints.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and welding codes to determine welding requirements.
• Select and set up welding equipment, including torch tips, filler rods, and flux, according to the thickness and type of metal.
• Inspect completed welds to ensure they meet specifications and are free of defects. Conduct radiographic and bend tests as needed.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and maintaining a clean work environment.
• Perform routine maintenance on welding equipment and report any malfunctions or defects.
• Work closely with other team members, including engineers and fabricators, to complete projects efficiently and accurately.
• Maintain accurate records of welding parameters and completed work.

Essential Skills

• 2-3 Years of TIG welding experience using old school pedals on stainless steel.
• Experience with blueprint reading.
• Experience with basic mechanical assembly.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience welding with Titanium.
• Bilingual abilities.

Why Work Here?

Employees receive comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance to ensure their health and well-being. The company provides retirement benefits, including 401(k) plans, to help employees plan for their future. Enjoy vacation days, sick leave, and paid holidays to support work-life balance. Opportunities for training and career advancement are available to help employees grow within the company. The company emphasizes a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible work schedules where possible. Employee assistance programs are available to help with personal or work-related issues.

Work Environment

The work hours are from 6am to 2:30pm. You will be working in a manufacturing environment equipped with various machines including CNCs, punch presses, and laser machines. The dress code requires wearing jeans, steel-toed boots, and a tee shirt.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Northbrook, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/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 Northbrook,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 24, 2025.

About Aerotek:

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.