**Job Title: TIG Welder** **Job Description** The TIG Welder fabricates and welds components in accordance with engineering specifications and strict quality standards. This role focuses on precision TIG welding, accurate interpretation of blueprints and weld symbols, and careful control of heat input to prevent distortion while producing durable, visually clean welds for mechanical and industrial applications. **Responsibilities** + Perform TIG welding on components according to engineering drawings and quality standards. + Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and written work instructions to determine welding requirements. + Set up welding equipment and adjusting machine parameters. + Prepare materials by cleaning, fitting, and aligning parts prior to welding to ensure proper joint fit-up. + Apply proper welding techniques to control heat input, minimize warping, and maintain dimensional accuracy of parts. + Inspect completed welds for quality, strength, and appearance, making adjustments as needed to meet specifications. + Perform minor grinding and finishing work on welded assemblies to achieve required surface quality. + Follow all safety procedures and participate in safety training, including consistent use of PPE and safe handling of materials. + Maintain a clean and organized work area and care for welding tools, equipment, and personal protective gear. + Collaborate with supervisors or team members when direction is needed, while working independently in an assigned welding cell. **Essential Skills** + At least 2 years of TIG welding experience, including experience welding stainless steel. + Demonstrated ability to perform TIG welding on aluminum components. + Strong blueprint reading skills, including interpretation of weld symbols and fabrication details. + Ability to control heat input to minimize distortion and maintain dimensional accuracy. + Experience preparing materials for welding, including cleaning, fitting, and aligning parts. + Ability to inspect welds for structural integrity, quality, and visual appearance. + Basic grinding and finishing skills related to welded parts. + Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions and standard operating procedures. + Commitment to safety practices and consistent use of personal protective equipment. + Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds as required by the job. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Previous TIG welding experience, especially on aluminum and magnesium, is beneficial. + Experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment is an advantage. + Comfort working in a fast-paced assembly line setting. + Willingness to learn multiple roles within the shop, including washing, sandblasting, pre-assembly, and assembly. + Ability to adapt to changing priorities and support different areas of production as needed. + Strong teamwork and communication skills to collaborate effectively with coworkers. **Why Work Here?** You will join a stable operation with no history of layoffs, offering consistent work and the chance to build long-term skills. The environment encourages learning on the job, so you can develop new technical abilities without needing extensive prior knowledge. Advancement opportunities are available, including the potential to move into a lead position with additional hourly bonus pay. Overtime is generally not capped, providing the opportunity to increase your earnings when production demands allow. **Work Environment** The role is based in a manufacturing facility that includes an assembly line focused on transmission tear-downs and a warehouse area for receiving and shipping products. The environment is not climate controlled, so temperatures may vary with the seasons. You will work around production equipment, hand and power tools, sandblasting equipment, and welding stations. Standard hours are Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with overtime occasionally required by starting an hour early or staying an hour late depending on production needs. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract position based out of Algona, IA. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $31.00/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 Algona,IA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 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.