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Job Title: TIG Welder

Job Description

We are seeking two experienced TIG Welders to assist in the fabrication of metal enclosures for various research purposes. The ideal candidates will have expertise in working with light gauge stainless steel ranging from .048 to .120 thickness and must have strong skills in TIG welding. Attention to detail and quality is crucial as the welds will not be ground or polished after completion.

Responsibilities

+ Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.

+ Set up and operate TIG welding equipment.

+ Fabricate and assemble metal structures using proper welding methods and techniques.

+ Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers.

+ Operate safety equipment and follow safe work habits.

+ Monitor the fitting and welding processes to prevent overheating or distortion of materials.

+ Clamp, hold, tack-weld, and grind component parts to achieve required configurations and positions for welding.

+ Recognize and use hand and power tools common to the welding trade.

+ Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, and work orders to plan layout and welding operations.

+ Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors.

Essential Skills

+ Proven experience in TIG welding of light gauge stainless steel (.048 to .120 thickness).

+ Ability to read and interpret welding and fabrication drawings.

+ Strong measurement reading skills using tape measures.

+ Knowledge of blueprint reading, grinders, hand clamps, welding equipment, protective gloves, safety glasses, TIG welding equipment, and welding masks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

+ Capability to work under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and life insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid vacation, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Additionally, employees receive Verizon discounts and there are no 'on-call' requirements, allowing for a better work-life balance.

Work Environment

The position operates on the 1st shift from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Each welder will have their own dedicated welding bay to work in.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60320.00 - $62400.00/yr.

DP or C2H

long term role with room to grow into lead work

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Allentown,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 18, 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.