TIG Welder / Metal Fabrication Specialist (Aluminum & Stainless)

TIG Welder / Metal Fabrication Specialist (Aluminum & Stainless)

Location: Hanover, PA
Schedule: 1st Shift | Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM–3:00 PM
Occasional Saturdays required; overtime as needed
Pay: Starting at $24/hour (higher based on experience)

Role Summary

We are seeking a skilled TIG Welder / Fabrication Specialist to build and assemble aluminum, stainless steel, and other metal components. This position focuses on precision welding, layout, and fabrication of handrails and custom metal products in a fast-paced shop environment.

### Primary Duties

Lay out, cut, fit, and weld handrails and miscellaneous metal components based on drawings and specifications

Perform TIG welding on aluminum and stainless steel, producing clean and structurally sound welds

Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and work instructions for accurate fabrication

Set up and operate equipment such as saws, notchers, grinders, and various hand tools

Align and assemble parts using jigs, fixtures, and measuring devices prior to welding

Move and position materials using forklifts, pallet jacks, and overhead lifting equipment

Maintain production pace while meeting quality and safety expectations

### Required Experience & Skills

High school diploma or equivalent

Proven experience TIG welding aluminum and stainless steel in a fabrication setting

Ability to read blueprints and perform precise layout using tape measures and hand tools

Working knowledge of shop math, including fractions and basic geometry

Experience troubleshooting fit-up, layout, and welding issues independently

Familiarity with fabrication tools and metalworking equipment

Ability to work efficiently under tight timelines and changing priorities

### Core Competencies

Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability

Adaptable in a production environment with shifting workloads

Reliable with strong attention to detail

Organized with effective time management skills

Performs well in fast-paced, deadline-driven settings

### Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 75 lbs

Comfortable standing, bending, kneeling, climbing, and reaching throughout the workday

Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist movements

Close visual focus required for detailed welding and fabrication tasks