TIG Welder - Tester - 1st Shift

TIG Welder – Repair and Leak Tester

Shift: 1st Shift | Monday–Friday | 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM Pay: $23.00 – $25.00 per hour (Based on Experience) Join a Growing Manufacturing Team! We're hiring an experienced Leak Tester to join a well-established manufacturing company that produces custom fuel tanks and hydraulic reservoirs. This is a great opportunity for someone with TIG welding experience who takes pride in producing high-quality work and wants to be part of a stable, growing organization.

In this role, you'll inspect finished products, identify leaks, and perform precision TIG weld repairs to ensure every product meets the highest quality standards before shipment.

• Perform leak testing on fabricated fuel tanks and hydraulic reservoirs
• Identify leak locations and complete TIG weld repairs on steel, stainless steel, and aluminum
• Read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings
• Follow written work instructions and quality procedures
• Use hand tools and inspect fittings using knowledge of thread types and thread pitches (NPT, UNC, UNF, Metric, etc.)
• Document inspection and testing results accurately
• Report quality concerns and recurring issues to production and quality personnel
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Work closely with the Quality and Production teams to ensure products meet customer specifications

• Previous TIG welding experience on steel, stainless steel, and aluminum
• Experience performing leak testing or quality inspections in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Ability to read blueprints and manufacturing prints
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
• Familiarity with hand tools and threaded fittings
• Ability to follow written work instructions and quality standards
• Basic shop math skills
• Ability to pass a print reading and shop math assessment

• Manufacturing or fabrication experience
• Quality inspection experience
• Fuel tank, pressure vessel, or metal fabrication experience

• Ability to stand for the duration of the shift
• Regularly lift up to 75 lbs
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment around welding equipment, noise, and fabrication machinery
• Must wear required PPE at all times

• $23.00–$25.00/hour starting pay
• Stable 1st shift schedule with weekends off
• Opportunity to work for a growing manufacturer
• Clean, team-oriented work environment
• Long-term career opportunity with room for advancement
• Work with a company that values quality craftsmanship and employee development