TIG Welder

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled welder for our engineering facility located in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. This position requires working on the 2nd shift from 2pm to 10:30pm, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays. Initially, training will take place on the 1st shift from 6am to 2:30pm for a period of 3-6 months. The role involves manual gas, electric arc, and semi-automatic high-pressure and structural type welding to close tolerances. Approximately 60% of the work will be GTAW (TIG) and 40% Plasma welding.

ResponsibilitiesRead, interpret, and fabricate from simple or complex drawings related to carbon steel and alloy steel metal fabrication.Perform layout, fit-up, and weld-outs of various assemblies, including valve and plug assemblies, and structural supports or attachments.Interpret weld procedures and adjust welding equipment to correct voltage and amperage settings.Tack-weld all fit-ups and perform final welding in all positions.Weld carbon, alloy steels, and stainless steel using various processes such as submerged-arc weld, shielded metal-arc weld, gas tungsten-arc weld, and flux core weld.Identify materials, prepare for welding, make necessary layouts, manually grind bevels, and perform fit-up to dimensional tolerances.Understand and lead lean manufacturing initiatives within the department.Assist the Shop Foreman in directing and coaching employees on lean manufacturing practices.Perform other duties as assigned by the manager to meet business needs.Communicate effectively with shop and office personnel.Essential Skills8+ years of TIG welding experience, particularly with stellite inlay/overlay.5+ years of experience working in a highly controlled industry.Proficiency in blueprint reading and familiarity with ASME Section IX.Experience with MIG and stick welding.Strong communication skills and ability to lead and influence others.Additional Skills & QualificationsProficiency in Plasma Transferred ARC Welding (PTAW).Knowledge of GTAW-HF (High Frequency Gas Tungsten ARC Welding), SMAW (Shielded Metal ARC Welding), and GMAW (Gas Metal ARC Welding).Must pass a welding test.Experience or exposure to lean manufacturing.Prior experience with hard facing materials such as stellite and colmonoy in commercial, nuclear, and/or safety-related environments is highly preferred.Why Work Here?

Our facility offers a very clean work environment and direct placement opportunities. We are committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration, providing our employees with the support and resources needed for professional growth.

Work Environment

The work environment is very clean and conducive to productivity. The 2nd shift hours are from 2pm to 10:30pm, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays. Employees will initially train on the 1st shift, ensuring a comprehensive onboarding process.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Rcho Sta Marg, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $83200.00/yr.

full benefits of perm employee, medical, dental , vision, 401k

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Rancho Santa Margarita,CA 92688.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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