Randstad USA

TIG Welder – Stainless Steel Specialist Location: Suffolk County, NY

Compensation: $30.00 – $35.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)

Job Type: Full-Time How to Apply

Interested candidates should send an updated resume highlighting their relevant work experience in Suffolk County directly to: Brandon Frey brandon.frey@randstadusa.com

Randstad is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented TIG Welder specializing in stainless steel fabrication for a premier manufacturing client in Suffolk County. If you take pride in laying clean, sanitary welds and working with tight tolerances, we want to hear from you.

Key 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.

Qualifications • Experience: 3+ years of professional TIG (GTAW) welding experience, with demonstrated mastery of stainless steel alloys.

• Technical Skills: Adept ability to read complex blueprints, use standard precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, tape measures), and perform fit-up.

• Workmanship: Ability to produce clean, cosmetic, and structurally sound welds with minimal cleanup required.

• Certifications: AWS certification is a plus, but proven hands-on skill is required (must be able to pass a practical weld test).

• Reliability: Great work ethic, punctual, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced shop environment.

salary: $65,000 - $72,000 per year shift: First work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM education: No Degree Required

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and fabrication shop drawings to determine welding requirements.
• Perform MIG and TIG welding on various metal materials including sheet metal, structural steel, and other fabricated components following AWS (American Welding Society) 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.

Skills • Tig • Mig • Stainless Steel Qualifications • Years of experience: 2 years • Experience level: Experienced Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.