Blueprint-Driven Aluminum TIG Welder-Fitter

Contract Industrial Tooling (C-I-T); Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Contract Industrial Tooling (C-I-T) in Indiana is seeking a skilled TIG welder to join our fabrication team. You will set up and weld aluminum using GTAW, following drawings and WPS, and work in various positions to produce precise assemblies.

This full-time, in-person role emphasizes quality, safety, and continuous improvement, with opportunities for advanced certifications and pay growth based on performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in aluminum TIG welding; training available for right candidate.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings and weld symbols.
• Familiar with using calipers, squares, and inspection tools.
• Strong attention to detail; team-oriented yet self-directed.
• Willingness to learn new techniques and improve.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate GTAW (TIG) equipment for aluminum assemblies.
• Follow drawings, fixtures, and WPS to produce accurate, repeatable results.
• Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Read and interpret fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and work instructions.
• Fit, align, clamp, and tack parts to control distortion prior to final weld.
• Use calipers, squares, tapes, gauges, and fixtures to verify dimensions.
• Prep and post-process aluminum (cleaning and grinding) to support weld quality.
• Maintain standards for appearance, penetration, distortion control, and dimensional accuracy.
• Inspect finished weldments to confirm compliance with quality requirements.
• Complete production and quality documentation.
• Care for equipment and promptly report any tooling issues.
• Follow all safety, quality, and housekeeping requirements.

Skills

Aluminum TIG experience

Heat control

Read fabrication drawings

Inspection tools

Attention to detail

Curiosity to learn

Tools

TIG Welder

Job description

Contract Industrial Tooling (C-I-T) in Indiana is seeking a skilled TIG welder to join our fabrication team. You will set up and weld aluminum using GTAW, following drawings and WPS, and work in various positions to produce precise assemblies.

This full-time, in-person role emphasizes quality, safety, and continuous improvement, with opportunities for advanced certifications and pay growth based on performance.