Contract Industrial Tooling (C-I-T)

Overview

Join a quality-first manufacturing team as an Aluminum TIG Welder-Fitter, where attention to detail and continuous improvement are key. This role involves setting up and operating TIG equipment for aluminum assemblies, ensuring precision and compliance with quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate GTAW (TIG) equipment for aluminum assemblies.
• Follow drawings, fixtures, and WPS to produce accurate results.
• Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Read and interpret fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and work instructions.
• Fit, align, clamp, and tack parts to control distortion prior to final weld.
• Use calipers, squares, tapes, gauges, and fixtures to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Prep and post-process aluminum to support weld quality.
• Maintain standards for appearance, penetration, distortion control, and dimensional accuracy.
• Inspect finished weldments to confirm compliance with quality requirements.
• Complete production and quality documentation.
• Care for equipment and report any tooling issues.
• Follow all safety, quality, and housekeeping requirements.

Requirements

• Experience in aluminum TIG is beneficial; training available for the right person.
• AWS D1.2 experience preferred.
• Ability to pass company weld tests.
• Aluminum fabrication experience preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with fixtures, jigs, precision assemblies, and blueprint/symbol reading is a plus.
• Aluminum TIG experience with thin and thick material.
• Heat control, fit-up, and distortion management know-how.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings and weld symbols.
• Comfort with calipers, squares, and other inspection tools.
• Strong attention to detail; team-oriented, yet self-directed.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn new techniques.

Benefits

• 401k
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO

Additional Information

• First Shift Hours: 6a–230p Mon–Fri
• Second Shift Hours: 230p–1a Mon–Thurs
• Work Location: In person
• Fabrication floor with welding equipment, moving machinery, fumes/airborne particles, and moderate noise. PPE is required at all times.
• Stand, bend, kneel, and work in multiple welding positions during the shift.
• Frequent hand/arm use for welding, fitting, grinding, and material handling.
• Lift up to 25 lbs frequently; up to 75 lbs occasionally.
• Close visual acuity for precision welds and inspections.