TIG Welder Operator

Kelly Services; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a TIGWelderOperator in Indianapolis for a hands-on manufacturing role. The position requires MIG and TIG welding experience, setup work, blueprint reading, quality inspections, and keeping production moving safely and accurately.

The role offers a second shift (3:30pm-2:00am) with potential overtime on Saturdays, and pay ranging from $22.00 to $28.00 per hour. Applicants must pass a weld test and be able to stand for long shifts.

Qualifications

• TIG welding experience is required and demonstrated in hands-on manufacturing.
• Must be able to read setup sheets, routing packages and blueprints for parts.
• Strong ability to perform quality inspections and stay within tolerance during production.
• Able to perform setup work and determine required tooling.
• Comfortable using measuring tools and basic shop math.

Responsibilities

• Weld production orders and components using TIG processes.
• Read setup sheets, routing packages, and blueprints for parts.
• Determine tooling and ensure setup requirements are followed.
• Operate welding equipment for production runs.
• Perform quality inspections and adjust as needed to meet tolerances.
• Use templates, fixtures, surface plates, calipers, snap gauges, tape measures for inspection.
• Check weld quality for bead size, burn-through, penetration, and defects.
• Complete production records, including scrap or rework reasons.
• Move parts to next operation with pallet jack.
• Support setup sheet updates and tooling/process trials.
• Participate in corrective actions and continuous improvement.

Skills

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Quality inspections

Setup work

Measuring

Tools

TIG welding equipment

Calipers

Tape measures

Surface plates

Templates

Fixtures

Snap gauges

Job description

Job Description

Kelly Services is hiring a TIGWelderOperator for a hands-on manufacturing opportunity. This is a great fit for someone with MIG and TIG welding experience who enjoys setup work, blueprint reading, quality inspections, and keeping production moving safely and accurately.

If you like welding, working with tools, checking your own quality, and making sure parts are built right the first time, this role is worth a look.

Location: Indianapolis
Pay: $22.00-$28.00/hour
Shifts: 2nd shift 3:30pm-2:00am (Saturday OT as well)

What you'll be doing:

• Welding production orders and components using TIG processes
• Reading setup sheets, routing packages, and blueprints for individual parts
• Determining required tooling and ensuring proper setup requirements are followed
• Operating welding equipment to complete production runs
• Performing quality inspections during production and making adjustments to stay within tolerance
• Using templates, fixtures, surface plates, calipers, snap gauges, tape measures, and other inspection tools
• Checking welded components for bead size, burn-through, cold starts, lack of penetration, and other weld quality concerns
• Completing production records, including scrap or rework reasons
• Moving parts to the next operation using a pallet jack
• Assisting with setup sheet updates and supporting new tooling/process trials as needed
• Participating in corrective actions and continuous improvement activities
• Following procedures consistently to support repeatability and quality

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• HaveTIG welding experience
• Can read and understand blueprints, setup sheets, and routing instructions
• Have strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
• Can read tape measurements and manual calipers
• Understand fractions, decimals, and basic shop math
• Are comfortable using measuring tools to inspect parts and verify quality
• Can work from fixtures, templates, and production instructions
• Have experience working in a manufacturing or production environment
• Can stand for an 8-hour shift or longer
• Are able to bend, twist, stoop, and lift up to 50 lbs. as needed
• Are comfortable working around weld smoke and production equipment
• Have good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail
• Can pass a weld test

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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