Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: TIG Welder
Job Description
This role focuses on sanitary TIG welding and fabrication in a food processing facility, working primarily with stainless steel. You will perform a wide range of welding, cutting, and metalworking tasks, from reading blueprints and preparing parts to operating various tools and equipment to support maintenance and repair activities.
Responsibilities
- Perform sanitary welding in a food processing facility.
- Weld stainless steel using MIG, TIG, and arc welding techniques.
- Utilize hand tools such as drills, grinders, and wrenches effectively.
- Operate acetylene torch and plasma cutter for precision cutting.
- Read and interpret blueprints to understand project requirements.
- Prepare parts for welding and fabrication.
Essential Skills
- Experience in food processing facility sanitary welding.
- Proficiency in welding stainless steel using MIG, TIG, and arc welding.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
- Skillful in using hand tools like drills, grinders, and mechanics tools.
- Competency in operating acetylene torch and plasma cutter.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Expertise in TIG welding.
- Knowledge of metal cutting and grinding.
- Experience in food grade welding.
- Understanding of food industry skills and pipe system layout.
Why Work Here?
Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including a 401k plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage upon conversion. The large company structure provides plenty of room for growth and advancement.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Shafter, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Shafter,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 11, 2026.
About Aerotek
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.