Job Title: TIG Welder/Fitter
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled TIG Welder/Fitter to join our team and contribute to the creation of mechanical lift assists. The ideal candidate will have experience in TIG welding and be familiar with basic shop machinery. You will be responsible for building products from start to finish, such as lift tables and carts, in a world-renowned supplier of ergonomic material handling equipment. The work environment is new, clean, and offers significant autonomy in your role.
Responsibilities
Mock-up/jig a series of parts together to tack and final weld.
Complete the fit and fabrication of entire products, not piece work.
Essential Skills
Ability to read blueprints.
MIG, TIG, and gas welding capabilities.
Capability to check own work against prints and meet ISO procedures.
Must have own tools.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
AWS certification is a plus.
Knowledge of basic shop machinery such as cut-off saws, drill presses, press brakes, etc.
TIG Welder/Fitter with 3 years of experience.
Can read a blueprint, TIG weld to print on steel, stainless, and aluminum.
Can use micrometers and vernier calipers.
Ability to operate a TIG and MIG welder.
Can weld overhead and vertical.
Can do own setups to weld parts to print.
Can read weld symbols.
Can fit parts and fabricate.
Why Work Here?
Enjoy a clean shop with excellent benefits, including medical coverage, 401K, short-term disability, paid vacation, and year-end profit sharing. You will also benefit from a flexible work schedule, overtime opportunities, and being part of a company with good employee tenure.
Work Environment
The position is based in a 10-year-old facility in immaculate condition. As a machine shop, it is clean by industry standards but candidates should be comfortable with the possibility of getting dirty and working in a louder environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Auburn Hills, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.00/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 Auburn Hills,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 11, 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.
