Senior TIG Welder 2nd Shift

AMETEK Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. in the United States (Aurora, IL) is seeking a skilled Senior TIG Welder to lay out, measure, and align metal parts, cut and deburr components, and verify welds per code requirements.

The role emphasizes following standard work, maintaining quality, and supporting process improvements in a fast-paced environment. The position requires 5–7 years of welding experience, English proficiency, basic computer skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5-7 years’ experience in welding.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Basic computer literacy using Windows.
• Basic math skills and ability to use measurement tools.
• Ability to use various hand tools.
• Physical stamina for long periods and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Vision requirements including close and color vision.

Responsibilities

• Follow current Standard Work with excellence and accountability for quality.
• Identify nonconforming conditions and alert supervision for remediation.
• Eliminate waste and identify safety, quality, throughput improvements.
• Train others and execute standard work efficiently.
• Setup and operate TIG welding and related tools.
• Maintain a clean, organized 5S work area.
• Work according to AMETEK procedures and code of conduct.
• Support continuous learning and process improvements.

Skills

Basic math skills

English reading/writing

Basic computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Ruler

Tape measure

Pliers

Wrenches

Job description

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Business Unit: Level Measurement Solutions

Posting Date: Oct 27, 2026

Job Description:

The responsibilities of the Senior TIG Welder are: Layout, measure, and align metal work pieces prior to welding using straightedges, rules, and calipers. Cut and deburr metal components, assess welds to ensure they are clean, free of error and in accordance with relevant welding codes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow current Standard Work with excellence, including accountability for quality of work performed.
• Identify all out-of-standard and nonconforming conditions; alert Team Lead and/or Supervisor for remediation.
• Understand and identify sources of waste in the workflow and work with Team Lead / Supervisor to eliminate.
• Identify and propose ideas to improve safety, quality, throughput, and teamwork.
• Execute and maintain a clean and organized work area following 5S methods.
• Continuously learn new job skills within the workflow / plant to improve overall effectiveness of the organization.
• Perform all work according to area and AMETEK procedures and code of conduct.
• Able to execute standard work with support from others on complex tasks.
• Expert status in all aspects of Standard Work; setup, operate, troubleshoot.
• Fit, setup and operate all tools and equipment necessary to execute standard work. Proficient with TIG welding.
• All standard weld qualifications (SST, CS, Hastelloy, Monel, and other exotic metals alone or to others).
• Able to train others. Able to execute standard work with a high degree of efficiency and able to train others to improve their efficiency.
• Able to assess and resolve problems in execution of standard work with suggestions on improvement involved in A3 process.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5-7 years’ experience,
• Ability to read and write in English
• Basic computer literacy using Microsoft Windows
• Basic math skills and ability to use basic measurement equipment (ruler, scale, calipers, tape measure).
• Ability to use various hand tools (wire strippers, pliers, wrenches, etc.)
• Stooping, kneeling, standing for long periods of time.
• Lifting (regularly up to 50 lbs.).
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision and depth perception.

Salary Range and Benefits:

Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. In addition, AMETEK provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee assistance program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off.

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 60,000

Salary Maximum: 65,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].