TIG Welder II 2nd Shift

AMETEK, Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee assistance program

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking a TIG Welder to join our Level Measurement Solutions team in Illinois. You will layout, cut, deburr, and TIG weld metal components, ensuring welds meet codes and quality standards.

You will follow standard work and maintain a clean, safe work area while learning new skills to improve overall efficiency. The role requires 3–5 years of welding experience, ability to read and write in English, basic math and measurement tool use, and physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years’ welding experience.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Basic Windows computer literacy.
• Basic math and ability to use measurement tools.
• Ability to use hand tools and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Color vision and depth perception.

Responsibilities

• Follow current Standard Work with excellence, including accountability for quality.
• Identify and remediate nonconforming conditions with supervision.
• Eliminate waste and improve safety, quality, throughput, and teamwork.
• Maintain 5S organized work area and cleanliness.
• Operate TIG welding equipment and fit/setup tools as needed.
• Learn new skills within the workflow to improve effectiveness.
• Adhere to AMETEK procedures and code of conduct.

Skills

English literacy

Math skills

Basic computer skills

Manual dexterity

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Ruler

Calipers

Tape measure

Pliers

Wrenches

Wire strippers

Job description

Business Unit: Level Measurement Solutions

Posting Date: Jul 23, 2026

Job Description

The responsibilities of the 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.
• Able to operate Value Stream workstation.
• Fit, setup and operate all tools and equipment necessary to execute standard work. Proficient with TIG welding.
• All standard weld qualifications (SST, CS, SST to CS).
• Able to assess and resolve simple problems in execution of standard work with support from others on complex tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 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: 55,000

Salary Maximum: 60,000

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.

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.

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].