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Job Title: TIG Welder and Tool and Die Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated individual responsible for inspecting and maintaining various dies throughout the plant. This position involves operating an overhead crane to move dies to the shop and conducting inspections on both mechanical and electrical components. The role includes performing routine preventive maintenance and repairs on cracked or malfunctioning dies.

Responsibilities

+ Inspect and maintain different dies throughout the plant.

+ Operate overhead crane to move dies to the shop.

+ Conduct inspections on mechanical and electrical components of dies.

+ Perform routine preventive maintenance and repairs on non-working or incorrectly cutting dies.

+ Utilize TIG welding skills on stainless steel for grinding and minor repairs.

+ Train into a Tool and Die Technician role, leveraging TIG welding experience.

Essential Skills

+ Experience with TIG welding, especially on stainless steel.

+ Tooling or Die experience.

+ Familiarity with fabrication of guards and racks.

+ Experience with preventive maintenance or any dies maintenance.

+ Proficiency in operating overhead cranes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with TIG welders with or without a foot pedal.

+ Experience with grinders and surface grinding.

+ Knowledge of both electrical and mechanical components.

+ Willingness to learn and be trained in die maintenance.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy opportunities for pay increases based on performance and assessments. This role allows for growth into Die Maintenance and further into leadership positions. The company is experiencing growth and expansion, offering a dynamic and evolving work environment.

Work Environment

Tig Welders will train on the first shift for 6-8 weeks. The work schedule is Monday to Friday with occasional Saturdays, on a two-week rotating shift: 6am-4:30pm (flexible to 6pm) and 6pm-4:30am (flexible to 6am).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of SAN ANTONIO, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.43 - $20.43/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 SAN ANTONIO,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 22, 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.