GTAW Stainless Steel Fabrication Welder

Aegis Manufacturing & Engineering
  • Itasca, IL
    1 day ago

    Job Description

    Step into a day shaping precision components

    Imagine starting your shift in a spotless, well-organized weld bay. Blueprints are queued, stainless parts are kitted, and your TIG torch is ready. You’ll review drawings, set fixtures, and lay clean, consistent welds that meet exacting customer specifications. Throughout the day, you’ll collaborate with engineering and production to solve fit-up challenges, verify your work against prints, and keep projects moving on schedule—exactly the kind of pace a lean, quality-driven shop thrives on.

    About the company you’ll support

    Aegis is partnered with a family-owned, engineering-driven manufacturer known for designing and building custom filtration, silencing, and separation solutions for industrial equipment used around the world. The environment is collaborative and lean, the standards are high, and the company is recognized for innovation and long-term stability.

    Engagement details

    • Initial 6-week contract with potential to transition to full-time based on performance
    • Living costs for relocation during the 6-week stay may be covered
    • Compensation is flexible and commensurate with experience

    What you’ll do

    • Perform high-quality TIG (GTAW) welding on stainless steel components
    • Read and interpret blueprints and welding drawings to plan precise weld sequences
    • Inspect welds to ensure they meet internal quality standards and customer specifications
    • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area in a lean manufacturing setting
    • Partner closely with engineering and production to hit project milestones

    What you bring

    • 3–5 years of TIG welding experience
    • Current or previous certifications such as ASME Section IX, AWS D1.6, or AWS D1.9
    • Ability to read blueprints and welding symbols with accuracy
    • Exceptional attention to detail and craftsmanship

    Proficiencies

    • ASME Section XI
    • AWS D1.6
    • AWS D1.9
    • TIG Welding (GTAW)

    Machines & technologies

    • TIG Welder

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationItasca, IL

    Skills

    • Amazon Web Services (AWS)unmatched
    • Blueprintsunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
    • Lean Manufacturingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Project Scheduleunmatched
    • Quality Metricsunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Weldingunmatched

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