Tig Welder

Job Description

As a Tig Welder, you will be responsible for welding and assembling various types of process equipment for the food industry, primarily working with stainless food-grade materials.

Responsibilities

• Perform Tig Welding (80%) and assembly (20%) of different types of process equipment.
• Weld and assemble pipes and pipe parts in acid-resistant stainless steel.
• Carry out TIG welding (pulsating), both manually and mechanized.
• Be capable of crawling in and out of containers.
• Conduct process checks in accordance with quality requirements.
• Rework labor work sheets and submit them as needed.
• Participate in daily improvement activities.
• Actively engage in multi-skill training.
• Contribute to the teams WCM/5S activities and achieve the required level.

Essential Skills

• Experience in Tig Welding or possessing a relevant degree.
• Proficiency in welding stainless steel.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols.
• Comfort working in confined spaces.
• Capability to use a Push Button Tig Welder.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to pass a weld test in the 6g position on 2 1/2" schedule 40 pipe with a 45-degree bevel, ensuring full penetration on the root pass.
• Experience with small diameter tubing welding.

Why Work Here?

The work environment is climate controlled, extremely clean, and well-lit, ensuring comfort and safety. Employees enjoy a variety of tasks such as welding and machine building, making each day unique and engaging. Additionally, the company offers excellent benefits once hired.

Work Environment

The facility is very clean and well-lit with a climate-controlled environment. Clear metrics are in place to help guide and assess performance.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lester Prairie, MN.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $33.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Lester Prairie,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.