Per Diem Tig Welder

PER DIEM TIG WELDER

Job Title: Welder/Fabricator

Job Description

Join our team as a Welder/Fabricator, where you will play a pivotal role in the assembly and fabrication of small to large-scale structures and assemblies. You will work closely with a lead welder to ensure accurate assessment of weld procedures, materials, and rod sizes for each project, while contributing to innovative aerospace technology development.

Responsibilities
• Perform class A welds; cut, trim, fit, and fabricate metal components to dimensions for building and assembling.
• Collaborate with lead welder to ensure proper weld procedure, material type, and rod size assessment for each welding project.
• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations where procedural information is unavailable.
• Continuously improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes.
• Communicate effectively with management, supervisors, engineering staff, and planners to achieve build efficiency.
• Modify, repair, assemble, and install launch vehicles.
• Check work after completion to ensure it meets drawing specifications.
• Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in an approved manner.
• Install and assemble custom and off-the-shelf tooling and machinery for building primary tank structures.
• Setup safety equipment and work platforms at elevation.
• Operate general shop equipment and vehicles (forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts, etc.).

Essential Skills
• 1+ years of experience with TIG welding in a manufacturing environment or certificate of completion for welding from an accredited program within the last two years.
• Proficient in tube cutting, grinding, and fabrication.
• Experience in class A welds.
• Certifications with AWS D17.1 and D1.2.
• Knowledge in DC welding techniques and engineering requirements.
• Familiarity with standard tools, materials, motions, and practices of the welding trade.
• Understanding of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Experience with arc air procedures and equipment.
• Operation of overhead cranes and forklifts.

Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Preferred experience in TIG welding with materials such as stainless steel, carbon steel, Inconel, aluminum, and titanium.
• Use of precision measuring instruments.
• Mechanical and machine build skills.
• Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 25 lbs) unassisted.
• Capable of working at elevated heights (up to 200 feet) and in confined spaces.
• Work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain.
• Ability to push/pull up to 75 lbs. unassisted for 30 minutes to 1 hour per day.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs. unassisted for 15 minutes or less per day.

Why Work Here?

Join a mission-driven team focused on making humanity multi-planetary and advancing space exploration. Work with cutting-edge aerospace technology at an integrated launch and production site. Experience life at Starbase, Texas, with competitive compensation, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Enjoy a collaborative and passionate culture where innovation is at the forefront.

Work Environment

Indoor production facility with exposure to fumes, odors, and noise. Work requires standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting the upper body, and climbing. The environment includes extreme outdoor conditions and elevated work areas. Safety equipment and air purifying respirators are used.
Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dallas, TX.
Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $33.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Dallas,TX.
Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.