**Job Title: TIG Welder** **Job Description** The TIG Welder will be responsible for welding using TIG or heliarc techniques on thin stainless steel. This role involves producing custom, short-run, prototype equipment for the food industry, emphasizing precision and quality. **Responsibilities** + Perform TIG and heliarc welding on thin stainless steel. + Produce custom, short-run, prototype equipment for the food industry. + Utilize various welding techniques such as MIG Welding and Wire Feed. + Read and interpret blueprints and GD&T standards. + Conduct intricate welding processes, both hand and machine, to develop complex fabrications. + Perform fixturing and set-up as required. + Use a variety of hand tools and measuring instruments effectively. **Essential Skills** + Minimum of 7+ years of welding experience. + Strong math skills. + Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints. + Welder qualifications per ASME Section IX and/or AWS D1.1 for GTAW, FCAW, and GMAW in various positions. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Ability to work on intricate welding processes to closely prescribed standards. + Experience in operating welding equipment and machine settings for various welding processes. **Why Work Here?** Join a team where you can continue learning and developing your skills in a custom shop. Enjoy a temperature-controlled environment with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401K. **Work Environment** The work environment is laid-back in terms of speed but demands high-quality output. While hours are not flexible, the atmosphere is conducive to producing exceptional work. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Anoka, MN. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $36.00/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 Anoka,MN. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jan 5, 2026. **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.