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Overview

The TIG Welder is responsible for setting up and operating Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) and automatic inert gas (plasma) welding equipment to buttweld tube sections together, ensuring high-quality welds according to approved specifications.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate TIG and plasma welding equipment to buttweld tubing.
  • Grind welds smooth and weld wear beads using the automatic TIG process.
  • Straighten tubes as required and ensure compliance with weld procedure specifications.
  • Receive work instructions from the supervisor and operate welding equipment accordingly.
  • Manually advance, measure, mark, and cut tubes to predetermined lengths.
  • Inspect own work and record production data as directed.
  • Maintain good housekeeping in the immediate work area.
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How this job compares in Lancaster, OH

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, TIG welder jobs across Ohio currently run a median of $26/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $25–$29/hr across 18 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Lancaster, OH

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Lancaster, OH, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across Ohio as a whole we're tracking 241 other active welding openings from 178 employers. Browse welding jobs across Ohio.

The most active employers in Ohio at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Aerotek (9), Staffmark (5), and Kadant Black Clawson LLC (4). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Ohio, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Aurora at $32/hr, Columbus at $30/hr, and Canton at $27/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for TIG. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

See all TIG welder openings if you want to compare this against similar roles.

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