Tig Welder

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TIG Welder Job Description

This role focuses on custom job shop welding, with approximately 70% of the work involving TIG welding and 30% involving MIG welding. You will perform high-quality welds on a wide range of custom sheet metal products, working from detailed blueprints and contributing to precision fabrication projects across multiple industries.

• Perform TIG welding on a variety of custom sheet metal components, with a strong emphasis on stainless steel, aluminum, and low carbon steel.
• Perform MIG and pulse MIG welding as needed, supporting a mix of TIG and MIG work based on current projects.
• Read, understand, and interpret complex custom blueprints and welding symbols to complete jobs accurately.
• Carry out fit‑up welding, including aligning, clamping, and preparing parts for final welding.
• Work on projects ranging from small custom computer cabinets to large custom frames for industrial applications, including the oil industry.
• Adjust welding techniques and parameters to accommodate metal thicknesses ranging from 3/32 inch to 1/2 inch.
• Use pedal TIG welding equipment effectively to produce clean, precise welds.
• Maintain a high standard of quality and craftsmanship on all custom, non‑production welds.
• Collaborate with team members in fabrication and machining to ensure parts meet design specifications and customer requirements.
• Follow safety procedures and best practices while operating welding equipment and handling materials.
• Inspect completed welds for accuracy, structural integrity, and adherence to project requirements, making corrections as needed.

• 3+ years of TIG and MIG welding experience, preferably with a stronger experience in TIG welding.
• Proficiency in TIG welding, including pedal TIG techniques, on aluminum, low carbon steel, and various stainless steels.
• Proficiency in MIG and pulse MIG welding on sheet metal and structural components.
• Ability to read and interpret complex custom blueprints and fabrication drawings.
• Experience with fit‑up welding, including preparing and aligning components for final welds.
• Ability to work with metal thicknesses ranging from 3/32 inch to 1/2 inch.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high‑quality custom welds.
• Ability to adapt to a job shop environment with frequently changing projects and requirements.

• Technical school degree or diploma in welding, which can support success in weld testing and evaluation.
• Experience working in a custom, non‑production welding environment.
• Working in a sheet metal fabrication, precision metal fabrication, or structural fabrication.
• Familiarity with working on a variety of products, such as custom cabinets and large industrial frames.
• Comfort working in a full‑service metal manufacturing environment that includes prototyping, short‑run and long‑run production, and precision machining.
• Strong communication skills to support collaboration and open communication with team members and other departments.

The work environment centers on a precision metal manufacturing facility that produces a wide variety of custom sheet metal products. All welding is custom rather than high‑volume production, so each day brings different projects and unique challenges. You will work with advanced welding processes including TIG, pedal TIG, MIG, pulse MIG, and fit‑up welding on materials such as aluminum, low carbon steel, and various stainless steels in thicknesses from 3/32 inch to 1/2 inch.

The facility supports a full range of capabilities, including prototyping, short‑ and long‑run production, precision metal fabrication, precision machining, structural fabrication, and complete assembly services. You will work with detailed custom blueprints and collaborate closely with a team of experienced metal fabricators and machinists. Scheduling can include the option to work four 10‑hour shifts, providing flexibility while maintaining a professional, safety‑conscious shop environment.

This is a Permanent position based out of Saint Paul, MN.

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $33.00/hr.

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