TIG Welder

Kelly Services; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

2nd shift

Job summary

Kelly Services is hiring an experienced TIG Welder Operator for a hands-on manufacturing role in Indianapolis, IN on the 2nd shift. You will read blueprints, set up equipment, and TIG weld production parts to exact specifications.

You’ll inspect welds, document results, participate in tooling trials, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts. Overtime opportunities are available, making this a stable, skilled manufacturing role.

Qualifications

• Hands-on TIG welding experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and production instructions.
• Experience using measuring tools and performing in-process inspections.

Responsibilities

• TIG weld production parts and components.
• Read blueprints, routing packages, and setup sheets.
• Select tooling, fixtures, and setup requirements.
• Set up and operate welding equipment.
• Inspect parts throughout the production process.
• Document production results and scrap or rework information.
• Move completed parts to next operation using pallet jack.
• Assist with setup sheet updates and tooling or process trials.
• Participate in corrective actions and continuous improvement.

Skills

Hands-on TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools usage

Quality inspection

Manual dexterity

Tools

Calipers

Tape measures

Gauges

Surface plates

Job description

TIG Welder Operator

$22–$28/hr | 2nd Shift | Overtime Available | Indianapolis, IN

Kelly Services is hiring an experienced TIG Welder Operator for a hands‑on manufacturing opportunity in Indianapolis.

If you enjoy precision welding, reading blueprints, setting up your own work, and checking your own quality, this is a role where your skills matter. You’ll work with production welding equipment, fixtures, gauges, and inspection tools to make sure every part is built accurately and meets specifications.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants steady manufacturing work, competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and a role where quality craftsmanship is valued.

Why You’ll Want This Job

• $22–$28 per hour, based on experience

• 2nd shift: 3:30 PM–2:00 AM

• Saturday overtime opportunities

• Hands‑on TIG welding work

• Opportunity to work from blueprints and detailed setup instructions

• Perform your own in‑process quality inspections

• Variety of welding, setup, inspection, and production responsibilities

• Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and tooling trials

• Stable manufacturing environment with room to build your skills

What You’ll Be Doing

As a TIG Welder Operator, you’ll take ownership of your work from setup through final inspection.

Your day may include:

• TIG welding production parts and components

• Reading blueprints, routing packages, and setup sheets

• Selecting the proper tooling, fixtures, and setup requirements

• Setting up and operating welding equipment

• Inspecting parts throughout the production process

• Making adjustments to keep parts within required tolerances

• Checking welds for bead size, penetration, burn‑through, cold starts, and other quality concerns

• Using calipers, snap gauges, tape measures, templates, fixtures, and surface plates

• Recording production results, scrap, and rework information

• Moving completed parts to the next operation using a pallet jack

• Assisting with setup sheet updates and new tooling or process trials

• Participating in corrective actions and continuous improvement efforts

• Following established procedures to maintain repeatable, high‑quality results

What We’re Looking For

We’d like to talk with you if you have:

• Hands‑on TIG welding experience

• Ability to read and understand blueprints and production instructions

• Experience working from setup sheets, routing instructions, fixtures, and templates

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills

• Ability to read a tape measure and manual calipers

• Understanding of fractions, decimals, and basic shop math

• Experience using measuring and inspection tools

• Manufacturing or production experience

• Strong hand‑eye coordination and attention to detail

• Ability to identify weld quality issues and make adjustments as needed

• Ability to successfully complete a weld test

Physical Requirements

This is an active manufacturing role. Candidates should be comfortable:

• Standing for 8 hours or longer

• Bending, twisting, and stooping throughout the shift

• Lifting up to 50 lbs.

• Working around welding equipment, production machinery, and weld smoke

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