Orbital GTAW Welding Technician

Nordic Solutions
  • Chicago, IL
  • $125–$180 Per Hour
1 day ago

Job Description

Are You the Orbital TIG Problem-Solver Everyone Calls?

Nationwide travel is part of the adventure. So are great projects and dependable pay: $38/Hour plus $125–$180/Day Per Diem and $0.76/Mile Mileage Reimbursement. Most assignments run 6+ months with ongoing opportunities after that.

Do these questions sound like you?

  • Can you set up orbital GTAW gear, dial in parameters, and deliver uniform, repeatable welds?
  • Do you read blueprints, weld symbols, and WPSs like a second language?
  • When quality or fit-up drifts, do you quickly adjust heat, travel speed, and technique?
  • Are you comfortable landing in a new facility and getting productive right away?
  • Will you own cleanliness, safety, and documentation without being asked?

If yes, here’s what you’ll tackle

  • Prepare materials, verify joints, and set up orbital TIG equipment
  • Perform precision welds on tubing, pipe, and components to exacting specs
  • Continuously monitor arc and puddle behavior; adjust parameters as needed
  • Conduct visual and dimensional inspections on every completed weld
  • Troubleshoot tools, settings, and process issues to keep production moving
  • Maintain an orderly, safe work area and adapt to each site’s procedures

What you bring

  • 5+ years of verifiable welding experience with strong orbital TIG focus
  • Proven precision orbital GTAW results and a quality-first mindset
  • Thorough understanding of TIG principles, weld parameters, and heat control
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings, symbols, and welding specifications
  • Experience with stainless and carbon steels; specialty alloys preferred
  • Hands-on experience with weld inspection and quality requirements
  • Resourceful troubleshooting and independent workstyle
  • Willingness to work nights, weekends, and overtime as needed
  • Availability to travel nationwide
  • Background in aerospace manufacturing environments is a plus

Pay, perks, and stability

  • $38/Hour
  • $125–$180/Day Per Diem
  • $0.76/Mile Mileage Reimbursement
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Health and dental insurance
  • Employee referral program
  • 6+ month assignments with ongoing opportunities
  • Access to projects with leading manufacturers across the country

Craft over clicks

We’re seeking welding professionals who value precision, consistency, process control, and pride in their work—not button-pushers. If that’s you, you’ll feel at home here.

Why Nordic Solutions

We match skilled makers with projects where their craftsmanship matters. Your reliability and adaptability are recognized and rewarded.

Grit | Honor | Intention | Quality | Collaboration | Agility

Apply today

Let’s put your orbital TIG expertise to work on challenging, well-compensated projects nationwide. Submit your application to Nordic Solutions.

Numbers & Facts

LocationChicago, IL
Salary$125–$180 Per Hour

Skills

  • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
  • Blueprintsunmatched
  • Dental Insuranceunmatched
  • Health Insuranceunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Process Control Engineeringunmatched
  • Reimbursementunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Weldingunmatched

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