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Job Title: TIG Welder** **Job Description

Join our team as a TIG Welder, where you will engage in custom TIG welding, primarily focusing on building water filtration systems. Although the majority of the work involves welding, you will also assist with cutting metals and operating fabrication equipment as necessary.

Responsibilities

+ Read and interpret engineering drawings.

+ Grind and cut metal to appropriate sizes.

+ Set up production area to maximize efficiencies.

+ Position parts in fixtures and clamps, using supporting stands to secure the part being worked on.

+ Create jigs when production quantities necessitate.

+ Follow welding procedure specifications to ensure weld conformity.

+ Safely move gas cylinders and attach them to fabrication equipment.

+ Set up welders per company specifications and perform diagnostics and basic maintenance.

+ Examine welds for bead size and other specifications.

+ Repair broken or cracked metal objects, fill holes, and build up metal parts.

+ Lay out, position, and tack weld workpieces.

+ Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.

+ Prepare joints for welding by grinding or other processes.

+ Remove and/or repair any discontinuities from the weld before continuing fabrication.

+ Clean or degrease parts.

Essential Skills

+ Proficient in TIG welding, particularly on stainless steel piping.

+ Ability to read blueprints.

+ Must pass a 3” 304 sch. 40 6g pipe test and a ½” 304 sch. 10 6g pipe test.

+ Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

+ Strong arithmetic skills for measurements and calculations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ One-year certificate from college or technical school, or three years of related experience and/or training.

+ Welding certification is preferred.

+ Ability to become certified within the first few weeks of employment (certification is supplied and paid for by the company).

+ Experience with MIG welding and electrical work is a plus.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth as the company plans to double in size in the coming years. Benefit from 144 hours of PTO in your first five years and annual performance-based raises ranging from 1-5%.

Work Environment

Work in a temperature-controlled environment as part of a team of three other welders, ensuring a collaborative and comfortable setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chaska, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 Chaska,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 14, 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.