**Job Title:** **TIG Welder** **Location:** Chaska, MN **Pay:** $30/hr **Shift:** 1st Shift 7am-3:30pm **About the Role** We’re looking for a skilled **TIG Welder** to join our growing team! In this role, you’ll perform custom TIG welding to build high-quality water filtration systems. You’ll also assist with metal cutting and fabrication tasks, ensuring precision and efficiency in every project. **Key Responsibilities** + Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints + Grind and cut metal to size + Set up production areas for maximum efficiency + Position and secure parts using fixtures, clamps, and stands + Create jigs for production runs when needed + Follow welding procedure specifications for quality and conformity + Safely handle and connect gas cylinders to fabrication equipment + Set up and maintain welding machines + Inspect welds for bead size and specifications + Repair broken or cracked metal parts and fill holes + Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions + Prepare joints and remove discontinuities before continuing fabrication + Clean and degrease parts **Essential Skills** + Proficiency in TIG welding on stainless piping + Ability to read and interpret blueprints + Willingness to assist with assembly, MIG welding, and electrical work + Ability to pass a 2–3" pipe/butt weld test + Strong understanding of safety rules and procedures **Qualifications** + One-year technical certificate or equivalent experience + Welding certification preferred + Ability to pass a 3” 304 sch. 40 6G pipe test and a ½” 304 sch. 10 6G pipe test + Strong math skills and ability to follow instructions **Why Join Us?** + Supportive team environment with growth opportunities + 144 hours of PTO within the first five years + Annual performance-based raises (1–5%) + Temperature-controlled facility + Work alongside a team of experienced welders ✅ **Ready to take your welding career to the next level? Apply today and join a company that values your skills and invests in your future!** **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chaska, MN. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $30.00/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 Chaska,MN. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Dec 24, 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.