TIG Welder

Location

Bay Shore, NY

Wage

$30 – $35/hr

Employment Type

Full-time

Required Skills & Certifications

MIG WeldingTIG WeldingSteelStainless SteelAWS CERTIFICATION
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Posted on November 2, 2026

Job Description

Overview

Randstad is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented TIG Welder specializing in stainless steel fabrication for a premier manufacturing client in Suffolk County. The role requires high-precision welding and adherence to safety protocols.

Responsibilities

  • Perform high-precision GTAW (TIG) welding on stainless steel sheet, tubing, plate, and custom assemblies.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, schematics, and weld symbols accurately.
  • Fit, align, clamp, and tack weld components according to specifications.
  • Maintain proper heat input, travel speed, and gas shielding to prevent burn-through, warping, and discoloration.
  • Inspect finished welds for quality, porosity, undercut, and proper penetration.
  • Prepare and clean metal surfaces using grinders, deburring tools, and wire brushes.
  • Maintain equipment, check consumables, and follow all workshop safety guidelines and PPE protocols.
  • Perform MIG and TIG welding on various metal materials including sheet metal, structural steel, and other fabricated components following AWS standards.
  • Use measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and shop math to ensure precise dimensions during fabrication and assembly.
  • Operate power tools, hand tools, plasma cutters, and machining equipment to prepare materials for welding or assembly.
  • Conduct quality inspections using measuring instruments and visual checks to verify weld integrity and adherence to project specifications.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment by following safety protocols related to construction site operations, gas handling, and equipment use.
  • Collaborate with team members on assembly tasks, mechanical fabrication projects, and construction site activities to meet project deadlines efficiently.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of professional TIG (GTAW) welding experience, with demonstrated mastery of stainless steel alloys.
  • Adept ability to read complex blueprints, use standard precision measuring tools, and perform fit-up.
  • Ability to produce clean, cosmetic, and structurally sound welds with minimal cleanup required.
  • AWS certification is a plus, but proven hands-on skill is required.
  • Great work ethic, punctual, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced shop environment.
  • No Degree Required

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Location: Suffolk County, NY
  • Shift: First
  • Work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k

How this job compares in Bay Shore, NY

Pay in context

At roughly $33/hr, this posting lands within a few percent of the $31/hr median for welding jobs across New York, whose middle half runs $26–$38/hr across 75 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 59% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. In other words it is a market-rate offer, so benefits, overtime, and shift schedule are where the real difference between this and the next posting on the list shows up.

The local market in Bay Shore, NY

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Bay Shore, NY, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across New York as a whole we're tracking 115 other active welding openings from 81 employers. Browse welding jobs across New York.

The most active employers in New York at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in New York, NY (23), Veterans Health Administration (4), and Con Edison (2). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within New York, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are New York at $40/hr, Brooklyn at $35/hr, and Buffalo at $27/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG and TIG work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. 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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