Tig Welder

Aerotek; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Job summary

Aerotek in Lancaster, PA seeks a Welder / Engineering Technician for a 2nd shift contract-to-hire role. You will perform precision TIG welding on aluminum aerospace components and collaborate with engineers to fabricate and test innovative thermal management products.

The position emphasizes craftsmanship, strict quality standards, and involvement in aerospace applications. The role requires attention to detail and strong mechanical aptitude, with pay between $24.00 and $28.50 per hour and

Qualifications

• TIG welding experience on aluminum aerospace components.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with attention to detail.
• Passion for producing high-quality precision products.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision TIG welding on aluminum aerospace components built to AWS D17.1 quality standards.
• Partner directly with engineers to fabricate, test, and improve advanced thermal management products and tooling.
• Conduct inspections and quality checks using calipers, micrometers, feeler gauges, and FARO Arm CMM technology.
• Work on high-precision aerospace hardware, including pressure vessels, leak testing, fluid transfer, and sealing operations.
• Help drive innovation and continuous improvement by supporting fabrication methods, testing procedures, and process development.
• Join a company where craftsmanship matters; product quality is critical in aerospace, military, medical, and commercial applications.

Skills

TIG welding

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Aerospace experience

Tools

FARO Arm

Job description

? Welder / Engineering Technician | 2nd Shift | $24.00 - $28.50/hr

Take your welding career beyond the production floor and work on cutting-edge products used in aerospace, defense, medical, and advanced technology industries. Join ACT and help build innovative thermal management solutions that make an impact around the world.

• Earn $24.00-$28.50/hr while working a compressed 2nd shift schedule: Monday-Thursday, 3:30 PM - 2:00 AM.
• Perform precision TIG welding on aluminum aerospace components built to AWS D17.1 quality standards.
• Partner directly with engineers to fabricate, test, and improve advanced thermal management products and tooling.
• Conduct inspections and quality checks using calipers, micrometers, feeler gauges, and FARO Arm portable CMM technology.
• Work on high-precision aerospace hardware , including pressure vessels, leak testing, fluid transfer, and sealing operations.
• Help drive innovation and continuous improvement by supporting fabrication methods, testing procedures, and process development.
• Join a company where craftsmanship matters , product quality is critical, and your work contributes to aerospace, military, medical, and commercial applications.

Ideal candidates have TIG welding experience, strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a passion for producing high-quality precision products in a manufacturing environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lancaster, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.50/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lancaster,PA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions.

To learn more, visit Aerotek.com

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.