TIG Welder at Aerotek Fitchburg, MA

TIG Welder (Contract)

The role involves a combination of welding and fabrication tasks, focusing on TIG welding and finishing of stainless steel and other materials. The successful candidate will operate Kuhlmeyer grinding and polishing machines and select and modify software programs to run specific parts on these machines. Additionally, the role includes completing setup tasks, such as acquiring proper fixtures, visually inspecting and measuring parts for accuracy and defect detection, and performing preventative maintenance tasks.

• Perform TIG welding and finishing on stainless steel and other materials.
• Operate Kuhlmeyer grinding and polishing machines, including auto, semi-auto, and manual types.
• Select and modify software programs for machine operations.
• Complete setup tasks for shifts, such as preparing fixtures.
• Inspect and measure parts to ensure accuracy and detect defects.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment.

• Experience with TIG welding, particularly on stainless steel, for at least one year.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Proficiency with micrometers and calipers.
• Experience with press brake, punch press, and fabrication tools.
• Ability to use a tape measure accurately.

• At least one year of experience running a press.

Work during the 3rd shift from 10 PM to 6 AM, Sunday night through Friday morning, with an expectation of 5-10 hours of overtime. The facility is expansive, with over 300 people in the fabrication department across three shifts. Employees work beside 2-3 other employees, each operating their own machine in a pod.

The pay range is $20.00 – $27.00 per hour. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on 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:

• 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)

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.