Welder

AEROTEK IS HIRING A TIG WELDER IN PINELLAS COUNTY, FL ON 1st or 2nd SHFIT!

Responsibilities

• Utilize TIG welding as the primary welding process, with MIG and flux core welding as needed for specific applications.
• Fabricate components from stainless steel sheet metal, pipe, tube, and related materials ranging from 18 gauge up to 1/4 inch thick.
• Assemble fabricated components into larger structures, ensuring proper alignment, fit, and structural integrity.
• Perform small parts work, standard assembly on the same machine setups, and volume assembly using multiple machine processes.
• Read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings to determine dimensions, tolerances, and welding requirements.
• Perform regular maintenance and basic troubleshooting on welding equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.
• Use measuring tools, including tape measures and other inspection instruments, to verify dimensions and tolerances.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of relevant welding and fabrication experience.
• Strong TIG welding experience with the ability to produce clean, high-quality welds.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints accurately.
• Hands-on fabrication experience, including fitting and assembling components.
• Proficiency working with stainless steel materials, including sheet metal, pipe, and tube.
• Ability to work with material thicknesses from 18 gauge up to 1/4 inch.
• Experience using TIG welding processes
• Blueprint reading skills for complex fabricated assemblies.
• Experience in working with stainless steel in various forms, including sheet, pipe, and tube.

Work Environment

The role is based in a 55,000-square-foot, open-bay fabrication facility that is not air-conditioned and is equipped with large industrial fans for airflow.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Clearwater, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $35.00/hr.

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 & 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 Clearwater,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.

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