**Job Title: Combo Welder** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled Combo Welder with strong mechanical aptitude to perform high‑quality MIG and TIG welding and fabrication on heavy carbon steel components and pipe. You will work in a hands‑on industrial shop environment, producing structurally sound welds on thick plate and pipe while interpreting fabrication drawings and maintaining strict quality and safety standards. **Responsibilities** + Perform MIG welding on carbon steel components, including structural welding with a 25/75 Argon and CO2 gas mixture on material up to 2 inches thick. + Perform TIG welding on carbon steel, pipe, and sheet metal, ensuring proper penetration, strength, and appearance. + Weld pipe up to 3/8 inch wall thickness using TIG root passes and MIG fill and cap techniques. + Set up and adjust welding equipment, including machines, gas flow, and filler materials, based on material type and job requirements. + Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, weld symbols, and specifications to determine weld locations, sizes, and procedures. + Prepare joints properly, including beveling, fitting, tacking, and performing visual checks before welding. + Apply sound welding techniques to ensure welds meet structural, dimensional, and cosmetic standards. + Perform minor mechanical work such as aligning components, troubleshooting fitment issues, and assisting with assembly as needed. + Use hand tools, grinders, measuring tools, and fabrication equipment to prepare, weld, and finish parts to specification. + Inspect finished welds visually and with measuring tools to verify compliance with drawings, weld symbols, and quality requirements. + Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area throughout the shift. + Follow all safety procedures, use required personal protective equipment (PPE), and comply with company policies at all times. **Essential Skills** + Proven experience as a Combination Welder with proficiency in both MIG and TIG processes. + Ability to perform structural MIG welding on carbon steel up to 2 inches thick with proper penetration and structural integrity. + Demonstrated pipe welding experience using TIG root and MIG cap techniques on pipe up to 3/8 inch wall thickness. + Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of how welded components fit and function in assemblies. + Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, shop prints, and weld symbols accurately. + Knowledge of proper welding procedures, joint design, and heat control for carbon steel. + Experience working with carbon steel materials; exposure to other alloys is a plus. + Proficiency using hand tools, grinders, measuring tools, and fabrication equipment in a shop environment. + Strong attention to detail and a consistent commitment to high‑quality workmanship. + Ability to work on your feet for most of the day, including walking and standing for extended periods. + Comfort working in an industrial shop environment that can be dirty and may include areas without air conditioning. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Welding certifications such as AWS or equivalent are preferred. + Experience working in industrial, manufacturing, or fabrication shop environments. + Familiarity with quality control standards, inspection processes, and weld testing requirements. + Ability to pass weld tests on both plate and pipe. + Experience fitting and welding 3/8 inch pipe using TIG root and MIG cap. + Comfort working overtime, including frequent Saturday shifts when available. **Why Work Here?** You will join a long‑established, employee‑owned organization that has been in business for over 100 years, offering the stability of a proven company with the mindset of shared ownership. The environment supports long‑term career growth, including opportunities to move into permanent roles and advance within a broader network of industrial operations. You will have access to a comprehensive benefits package that may include 401(k) matching, health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, paid time off, an employee assistance program, and a referral program. This role provides consistent hours with the potential for significant overtime, allowing you to increase your earnings while building in‑demand welding skills in a professional industrial setting. **Work Environment** This position is based in an industrial fabrication shop environment. The standard schedule runs from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with the option to move to a 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. shift if desired. There is frequent opportunity for overtime, especially on Saturdays. The role is physically active, with approximately 90% of the day spent walking or standing. Some areas of the shop are not air‑conditioned, and the workspace can be dirty at times, so you should be comfortable working in a hands‑on, gritty industrial setting and getting your hands dirty. You will work with welding machines, fabrication tools, grinders, and measuring equipment while following safety procedures and using appropriate PPE. The dress code includes steel‑toed shoes and durable work pants or jeans, along with a plain work shirt suitable for a welding and fabrication environment. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/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 Phoenix,AZ. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on May 6, 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.