TIG Welder at Aerotek

TIG Welder $38-40

Phoenix, AZ | 1st Shift | High-Precision Welding Projects

If you're a stainless-steel TIG expert who takes pride in clean beads, perfect alignment, and rock-solid leadership on the shop floor, this is the role where your craftsmanship truly matters. We're searching for a Foreman who isn't just a welder but a builder, a problem-solver, and someone who can guide a team while still laying down world-class welds.

In this position, every project brings something new. You'll handle everything from high-purity stainless systems to heavy-wall schedule piping, working in a state-of-the-art shop that values precision, safety, and professional growth.

What You'll Do

• Perform high-precision butt welds on stainless steel pipe (Schedule 10160), including bevel prep, cleaning, and GTAW welding with full penetration.
• Execute open-root welds on stainless Schedule 80 pipe no backing rings, no shortcuts, just pure technique.
• Utilize TIG (200+ AMP), Flux Core, and MIG processes depending on project needs.
• Lead by example: set pace, uphold quality, mentor welders, and maintain a safe, sharp work environment.
• Work directly from blueprints, isometrics, welding symbols, and complex technical drawings.
• Oversee purge welding setups to eliminate oxidation and guarantee flawless interior quality.
• Balance shop and field work, adapting quickly to changing job needs and environments.

What You Bring to the Table

• 35+ years of hands-on TIG welding experience in stainless steel process piping and 6G work.
• Complete confidence reading and interpreting technical drawings and weld symbols.
• Strong awareness of metallurgical behavior in stainless steel and related alloys.
• Steady hands, sharp eyes for detail, and the skill to weld consistently in any position.
• A commitment to safety yours, your team's, and the shop's.

Bonus Points If You Have

• A 6G welding certification the gold standard of welding skill.
• Experience welding 2-inch Schedule 80 pipe, especially in high-pressure systems.
• Strong experience in back-purge setups and contamination prevention.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• You won't be stuck doing the same weld all day every project brings a new challenge.
• Split your time between a brand-new, clean Phoenix shop and engaging field assignments.
• Enjoy consistent overtime (1020 hours/week) with minimal weekend work.
• Be part of a team that takes pride in quality workmanship and values its welders.
• Competitive pay with long-term stability and room to grow.

Schedule & Work Environment

• 1st Shift: 5:00 AM 3:30 PM
• Five 10-hour shifts (weekends rarely needed)
• Minimum: 50 hours/week
• Required PPE: Steel-toe boots, welding hood
• Bring your tools: Square, two hold pins, level, tape measure

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Phoenix, AZ 85017.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $40.00/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 Phoenix, AZ 85017.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 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 meet 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.