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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 adherence to approved weld procedure 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.
  • Receive work instructions from the supervisor.
  • Place work into position for welding.
  • Use prescribed methods and visually check settings as needed.
  • Manually advance, measure, mark, and cut tube to pre-order lengths.
  • Grind and polish weld reinforcements to close tolerances.
  • Inspect own work and record production data as directed.
  • Maintain good housekeeping in the immediate work area.
  • Cooperate with other shop personnel.
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How this job compares in Lancaster, OH

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Ohio currently run a median of $26/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$30/hr across 75 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

Lancaster, OH is a small market in our index: 2 other active welding openings alongside this one, from 2 employers. Across Ohio as a whole we're tracking 141 other active welding openings from 93 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Ohio.

ANDRITZ currently has 1 other opening live in Ohio, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Ohio at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Aerotek (7), Staffmark (5), and Pro Mechanical Services (5). 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 Columbus at $28/hr and Cincinnati at $28/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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