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Job Title: Combination Welder** **Job Description

The role of a Combination Welder involves precision welding on small-diameter pipes and thin-gauge sheet metal using the GTAW (TIG) process. This position demands exceptional attention to detail, steady hand control, and the ability to produce clean, high-quality welds on materials such as stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum. The welder must interpret blueprints, prepare materials, and perform fit-ups with accuracy to meet fabrication standards.

Responsibilities

+ Perform high-precision TIG welding on small-diameter pipes (typically under 2") and thin sheet metal, including stainless steel or aluminum.

+ Set up and operate TIG welding equipment, including gas flow, tungsten selection, and amperage control.

+ Weld in various positions (horizontal, vertical, overhead) as required for pipe and sheet assemblies.

+ Fit, tack, and fabricate assemblies according to drawings and weld procedures.

+ Ensure distortion control and heat management for thin materials.

Essential Skills

+ Minimum of 2 years of TIG welding experience.

+ Demonstrated ability to weld small-diameter pipes and thin-gauge metals without warping.

+ Proficiency in reading blueprints and welding symbols.

+ Ability to perform precise fit-ups and maintain weld consistency.

+ Strong understanding of metallurgy and heat-affected zone control.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with stainless sanitary tubing, HVAC piping, or precision sheet-metal fabrication is preferred.

+ Familiarity with purge setups for stainless pipe welding.

+ AWS certifications (GTAW) are a plus.

Why Work Here?

Employees enjoy comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as financial protection through disability and life insurance options. The 401(k) retirement plan and New York Life Secure Travel coverage provide additional security. Work-life balance is supported with an Employee Assistance Program and various employee resources.

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily an indoor shop setting where welders spend about 90% of their time seated in a booth, focusing on welding tasks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $66560.00/yr.

• Health & Wellness Benefits

According to the company’s official 2024 Benefit Guides, employees receive:

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health Savings Accounts (HSA) (depending on plan)

•️ Financial Protection & Security

Employees are offered:

Short‑term disability insurance

Long‑term disability insurance

Basic life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance

Supplemental life insurance options

Voluntary accident & critical care insurance

401(k) retirement plan

New York Life Secure Travel coverage

• Work–Life Balance & Support

The guides also list:

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Other employee resources (HR support, benefit resource center, etc.)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Phoenix,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.

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.