Welder

IsoTalent; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical insurance (HRA)

Paid Time Off

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Our client, a small established machine shop in Temple, is seeking a skilled TIG Welder/Fitter for onsite work. The role requires hands-on welding and fitting across aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon steel in a fast-paced, high-mix environment.

You will read blueprints, interpret weld symbols, and perform GTAW welding to exacting tolerances. Bring 5+ years of experience and a commitment to precision and quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on welding/fitting in a job shop or custom fabrication setting.
• Proficient in fitting and welding aluminum, stainless steel and carbon steel.
• Strong GTAW (TIG) welding skills across multiple materials and positions.
• Able to pass AWS welder qualification testing (AWS A2.4) and read weld symbols.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, weld symbols, and shop drawings to fit and fabricate parts.
• Fit and tack components with precision prior to final welding.
• Perform GTAW (TIG) welding on multiple materials and positions.
• Select appropriate filler metal, shielding gas, amperage and technique.
• Inspect welds for quality, penetration and appearance with minor finishing.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and operate shop equipment.

Skills

Welding/Fitting

GTAW (TIG) welding

Blueprint reading & weld symbols

AWS welding qualification testing

Attention to detail

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Our client, an established job shop in Temple, PA, is looking for a skilled Welder to join their team onsite.

Do you have a decade or more of hands-on welding experience under your belt? Can you move seamlessly between fitting and TIG welding aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon steel without missing a beat? If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-mix shop environment and take pride in precision work, this could be the perfect fit for you. Keep scrolling to see what this opportunity has to offer.

The Perks!

• Compensation: $25.00–$40.00/hour, based on experience
• + unlimited overtime opportunities
• 401k
• Medical insurance with a generous HRA
• Paid Time Off

A Day in the Life of a TIG Welder/Fitter

In this role, you'll be the go-to craftsman for fitting and welding a wide range of materials to tight tolerances on varied, non-repetitive projects. You'll read blueprints and weld symbols, fit and tack components with precision, and deliver clean, high-quality TIG welds across aluminum, stainless, and carbon steel. Your work keeps this job shop's reputation for quality and reliability running strong.

Responsibilities include:

• Reading and interpreting blueprints, weld symbols, and shop drawings to fit and fabricate parts and assemblies
• Fitting and tacking components accurately prior to final welding, ensuring proper alignment and dimensional tolerances
• Performing GTAW (TIG) welding on aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon steel across various joint configurations and positions
• Selecting the correct filler metal, shielding gas, amperage, and technique based on material and application
• Inspecting completed welds for quality, penetration, and appearance, with minor grinding and finishing as needed
• Operating standard shop equipment (grinders, cutting tools, fixtures, layout tools) safely
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Communicating with shop leadership on job status, material issues, or fit-up concerns
• Working independently on low-volume, high-mix job shop orders with minimal supervision

Requirements and Qualifications:

• 5+ years of hands-on welding/fitting experience in a job shop or custom fabrication setting
• Demonstrated proficiency fitting and welding aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon steel
• Strong GTAW (TIG) welding skills across multiple materials and positions
• Ability to pass AWS welder performance qualification testing for applicable classifications
• Ability to read blueprints and weld symbols (AWS A2.4) and work from verbal or written instructions
• Own basic hand tools; steel-toe boots and appropriate PPE required
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work safely in a shop environment

About the Hiring Company:

Our client is a small, established machine shop, known for tackling varied, high-mix fabrication work with a hands-on, craftsman-driven approach.