Welder Fabricator

Aerotek; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

HSA

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a TIG Welder / Fabricator in Peoria, IL for contract-to-hire work focused on precision welding and custom stainless steel fabrication. You will read blueprints, cut and measure materials, form components, and deliver high-quality welds with attention to detail in a shop environment.

The role requires reading prints, fabricating to tight tolerances, and welding in multiple positions. It offers a contract-to-hire path in a fully onsite Peoria facility with comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Proven TIG welder with blueprint-to-weldment experience.
• Ability to read welding prints and fabrication drawings precisely.
• Experience welding stainless steel and performing precision fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Read welding blueprints and fabrication drawings to determine part requirements and tolerances.
• Cut, measure, and prepare materials per prints with accuracy.
• Perform TIG welding on stainless steel and other materials.
• Build complete weldments from start to finish including layout, fit-up, welding and final test-fit as needed.
• Weld in multiple positions while maintaining high-quality appearance and integrity.
• Inspect work during and after fabrication to ensure it matches print and tolerances.

Skills

TIG welding

Fabrication

Blueprint reading

Stainless steel

Quality workmanship

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Tools

Roll-formers

Pan brakes

Drill presses

Band saws

Angle grinders

Welding fixtures

Job description

Job Title: TIG Welder / Fabricator

Job Description

This role focuses on precision TIG welding and fabrication of fully custom stainless steel parts for high-quality, clean-finish applications. You will read and interpret blueprints, cut and measure materials, form and fabricate components, and complete high-precision welds to achieve uniform, aesthetically clean welds.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret welding blueprints and fabrication drawings to understand part requirements, tolerances, and weld specifications.
• Cut, measure, and prepare materials according to prints, ensuring accuracy and adherence to specified dimensions and tolerances.
• Perform TIG welding on stainless steel and other materials
• Build complete weldments from start to finish, including layout, fit-up, clamping, welding, and final test-fit as needed.
• Weld in a variety of positions and directions, including vertical and horizontal, while maintaining high-quality weld appearance and integrity.
• Work with a range of material thicknesses
• Execute a variety of weld joint types, such as fillet, butt, thick-to-thin, and round tube joints, while maintaining strong structural and cosmetic quality.
• Fabricate with stainless steel materials, including proper handling, clamping, fixturing, and preparation to avoid damage or contamination.
• Operate and set up basic forming and machining equipment, such as roll-formers, pan brakes, drill presses, and band saws, to support fabrication tasks.
• Use hand tools safely and effectively, including angle grinders, drills, and air tools, for polishing welds and prepping materials.
• Polish stainless steel using appropriate hand tools to achieve the required finish and meet cleanliness standards.
• Inspect work during and after fabrication to verify accuracy to print, fit, and finish, and make adjustments or rework as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow all shop safety procedures, including proper use of tools, equipment, and personal protective equipment.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as a TIG welder and fabricator with the ability to build parts from blueprint to finished weldment.
• Strong TIG welding skills with the ability to control heat
• Ability to read, understand, and work from welding prints and fabrication blueprints with close attention to detail and tolerances.
• Proficiency in welding a variety of material thicknesses, from 14-gauge to 1/2 inch or 3/4 inch.
• Capability to weld in multiple positions and directions, maintaining quality in vertical, horizontal, and other orientations.
• Experience welding a range of joint types, including fillet, butt, thick-to-thin, and round tube joints.
• Hands-on experience fabricating with stainless steel materials, including proper handling, clamping, and preparation.
• High attention to detail with the ability to build weldments accurately to print, hold tolerances, and test-fit assemblies as needed.
• Safe and effective use of hand tools such as angle grinders, drills, and air tools for weld prep and finishing.
• Ability to operate basic forming and machining equipment, including roll-formers, pan brakes, drill presses, and band saws.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working as a TIG welder and fabricator in a precision or custom fabrication environment.
• Comfort working with custom, one-off, or small-batch parts where each project may differ from the last.
• Strong problem-solving skills to adjust fit-up, clamping, and welding techniques to achieve the desired outcome.
• Commitment to quality, cleanliness, and precision suitable for products used in sensitive applications

Why Work Here?

You will work in a setting that values craftsmanship, precision, and pride in producing clean, high-quality products for demanding applications. The environment emphasizes attention to detail, safe work practices, and continuous skill development with a variety of custom projects that keep the work engaging and technically challenging. You will have the opportunity to refine advanced TIG welding and fabrication techniques while contributing to products that must meet stringent quality and cleanliness standards.

Work Environment

This role is based in a machine shop environment focused on producing clean, high-quality products. You will work around TIG welding stations, stainless steel fabrication areas, and basic forming and machining equipment such as roll-formers, pan brakes, drill presses, and band saws. Daily work involves the use of hand tools, including angle grinders, drills, and air tools, as well as stainless steel polishing tools. The setting requires adherence to shop safety rules, proper use of personal protective equipment, and careful handling of materials to maintain cleanliness and product quality

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Peoria, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $34.00/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Peoria,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 2026.

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.