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We are seeking skilled TIG Welders to join our team. The ideal candidate has solid TIG welding experience and is mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and willing to learn brazing techniques as part of the job. Responsibilities Perform high-quality TIG welding on various metals and components Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and welding symbols Prepare, fit, and position materials for welding Maintain clean, consistent, and visually appealing welds Learn and perform brazing of components and assemblies Inspect completed work to ensure it meets quality standards Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean work area Use welding equipment, hand tools, and measuring equipment properly Work effectively as part of a production or fabrication team Qualifications Previous TIG welding experience required Experience welding stainless steel, aluminum, or other specialty metals is a plus Ability to produce clean, precise welds Strong attention to detail Ability to read blueprints and measurements Willingness and ability to learn copper brazing Mechanical aptitude and good problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Welding certifications are a plus but not required What We're Looking For We are looking for dependable welders who take pride in their work and are interested in expanding their skill set. Strong TIG welding ability is the priority; brazing experience is not required. We are willing to train the right candidate who demonstrates the ability and desire to learn.

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How this job compares in Mesa, AZ

Pay in context

At roughly $33/hr, this posting sits about 14% above the $29/hr median for welding jobs in Mesa, AZ — toward the top of a $25–$35/hr middle band drawn from 18 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 61% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Mesa, AZ

We're tracking 42 other active welding openings in Mesa, AZ right now, from 27 different employers. 2 of them were added in the last week. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 370 other active welding openings from 194 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Mesa, or widen the search to Arizona.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Sundt Construction (16), EZARC (15), and Welding Shop in Phoenix, AZ (15). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Arizona, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are El Mirage at $38/hr, Phoenix at $30/hr, and Goodyear at $30/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.

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