Aluminum TIG Welder – Ramp & Handrail Fabrication Expert

American Access, Inc; Alamo (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

American Access, Inc is seeking an experienced Aluminum TIG Welder to fabricate and finish aluminum components for accessibility products, including modular ramps, platforms, landings and handrails. You will set up GTAW equipment, read blueprints, weld in multiple positions, and ensure cosmetic, full-penetration welds to spec.

You will inspect your work, prepare metals, select tungsten and filler, and assist with assembly and packaging as needed, while maintaining a clean, safe work area per

Qualifications

• Ability to pass a company weld test on aluminum before hire.
• Working knowledge of AC balance, amperage control, and filler/tungsten selection for aluminum.
• Proficiency with basic measuring tools and fabrication hand and power tools.
• Basic shop math, including fractions and decimal conversions.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work steadily in a production setting.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate GTAW (TIG) equipment, AC and pulsed, to weld aluminum alloys such as 6061 and 6063 in sheet, plate, tube, and extrusion.
• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, weld symbols, and work orders to determine dimensions, tolerances, and weld sequence.
• Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions, producing full-penetration, porosity-free welds with consistent bead appearance.
• Clean and prepare base metal before welding, including degreasing, oxide removal with dedicated stainless brushes, and proper joint fit-up.
• Select and maintain tungsten, filler rod (such as 4043 or 5356), cups, and shielding gas settings for each job.
• Fit, tack, clamp, and fixture parts using jigs to hold squareness and limit heat distortion.
• Inspect own work visually and with measuring tools; rework defects before parts move on.
• Grind, sand, and finish welds to the cosmetic standard required for customer-facing products.
• Assemble ramp sections, landings, handrails, and platforms, and help with final assembly and packaging as needed.
• Record production counts, scrap, and quality issues accurately on job paperwork.
• Perform routine maintenance on welders, torches, and hand tools; report equipment problems promptly.
• Keep the work area clean and organized, and prevent cross-contamination between aluminum and steel.
• Follow all safety rules, OSHA requirements, and company policies.

Skills

Aluminum welding fundamentals

Measuring tools proficiency

Basic math (fractions/decimals)

Reliability & attendance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

AC balance control

Amperage control

Filler/tungsten selection

Job description

American Access, Inc is seeking an experienced Aluminum TIG Welder to fabricate and finish aluminum components for accessibility products, including modular ramps, platforms, landings and handrails. You will set up GTAW equipment, read blueprints, weld in multiple positions, and ensure cosmetic, full-penetration welds to spec.

You will inspect your work, prepare metals, select tungsten and filler, and assist with assembly and packaging as needed, while maintaining a clean, safe work area per