**TIG Welder** **Job Description** As a Welder, you will be responsible for inspecting and maintaining equipment throughout the plant. With several different product lines, you will handle various dies and use your skills in TIG welding to ensure optimal performance. **Responsibilities** + Inspect and maintain dies across multiple product lines. + Operate overhead cranes to move dies to the shop. + Conduct inspections on mechanical and electrical components. + Perform routine preventive maintenance and repairs on dies, including addressing cracks or non-functioning issues. + Utilize TIG welding skills to perform minor repairs and fabrication. **Essential Skills** + MUST HAVE 1 YEAR OF WORKING experience in TIG welding on stainless steel. + Proficiency in grinding and die repair. + Knowledge of using overhead cranes. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Some experience in tooling or die maintenance. + Fabrication of guards and racks. + Experience with preventive maintenance. **Why Work Here?** You will have the opportunity for pay increases based on performance and assessments. The company is committed to growth and expansion, providing opportunities for further training and advancement within the organization. They are willing to provide training on die maintenance, even for candidates with limited experience. **Work Environment** The position offers a structured training period on the first shift for 6-8 weeks. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays on a two-week rotating shift: 6am-4:30pm (flexible to 6pm) and 6pm-4:30am (flexible to 6am). This role offers potential growth into Die Maintenance and further into leadership roles within the Maintenance Team. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of SAN ANTONIO, Texas. **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 Jul 23, 2025. **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.