Tig Welder

$125 per diem Welders needed for a project in Brownsville, Texas!

Job Description

Join a dynamic team dedicated to building and assembling metal components for aerospace structures. You will be responsible for welding, fabricating, and ensuring structural integrity..

Responsibilities

• Perform Class A welds; cut, trim, fit, and fabricate metal components to specifications.

• Collaborate with lead welder to determine appropriate weld procedures, materials, and rod sizes.

• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan and execute welding operations.

• Continuously seek to improve operations, reduce turnaround times, and streamline processes.

• Communicate effectively with management, engineering staff, and planners to enhance build efficiency.

• Modify, repair, assemble, and install launch vehicles.

• Check completed work against drawings to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• Handle and dispose of hazardous materials safely.

• Install and assemble custom and off-the-shelf tooling and machinery for building primary tank structures.

• Set up safety equipment and work platforms at elevation.

• Operate general shop equipment and vehicles such as forklifts, boom lifts, and scissor lifts.

Essential Skills

• Proficient in tube cutting, grinding, and fabrication.

• Experience in Class A welds and certifications with AWS D17.1 and D1.2.

• Knowledge in DC welding techniques and engineering requirements.

• Familiarity with standard tools, materials, and practices of the welding trade.

• Understanding of occupational hazards and safety precautions.

• Experience using overhead cranes and forklifts.

• Ability to use precision measuring instruments.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Angelo, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $33.00/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 San Angelo,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 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.