TIG Welder
Cut, shape and combine materials through a slow process known as Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Welding to make different parts for a variety of industries.
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- What's it like to be a TIG Welder?
- How to become a TIG Welder
- Latest TIG Welder jobs
- Top skills and experience for TIG Welders
- TIG Welder role reviews
What's it like to be a TIG Welder?
Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Welders perform one of the most sophisticated and time-consuming types of welding. A TIG Welder typically works with stainless steel, nickel alloys, aluminium and other alloys. During the welding process, the Welder blows tungsten inert gas into the weld to keep it protected from any particles or contaminates in the air.
Tasks and duties
- Studying drawings and specifications.
- Selecting the materials to join or cut.
- Arranging the materials to be joined in their appropriate configuration.
- Welding materials together using a welding rod and a heat source, such as a welding torch.
- Fitting fabricated metal parts into products and assembling metal to produce machines and equipment.
- Diagnosing faults and performing operational maintenance on machines.
- Fixing structural repairs.
How to become a TIG Welder
Becoming a TIG Welder typically involves undertaking an apprenticeship under the supervision of a qualified TIG Welder but you can also improve your chances of employment by undertaking vocational education and gaining certification in TIG welding.
- Although not mandatory, you may want to think about completing a pre-apprenticeship course, which is designed to prepare you with the necessary skills and knowledge required for employment as an apprentice Welder.
- Find an Apprenticeship Network provider or Group Training Organisation to help you find a host employer and start your apprenticeship.
- Complete the Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (MEM30305) as part of your apprenticeship.
- Complete a Certificate IV in Engineering – Welding (MEM40105). This qualification will give you a greater trade base and the chance to develop post-trade level skills in welding techniques such as TIG welding.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. TIG Welder employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. TIG Welding
Stainless Steel
Fabrication
Engineering Drawings
Sheet Metal
Stainless Steel Fabrication
Reading Drawings
Using Hand Tools
Understand Technical Drawings
Grinding
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Latest TIG Welder reviews
Feb 2025
Tig Welding is a Challenging work
Reviewer's QualificationNational Certificate II in Welding
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationEngineering
The good thingsThe best thing in welding for me is everytime I encountered difficult position i felt challenged and I really like challenging works specially in welding works.
The challengesFor me i don’t have any dislike about my role, I choose this role because in my country (philippines) welding is the most highly paid skilled work for those who only studied vocational specially like ...
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Jun 2021
Sheetmetal can cover quite a few industries.
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationSelf Employment
The good thingsJob satisfaction and generally it’s more than just tig welding.Jobs need to be planned,and maybe drawn.
The challengesIt can work on a job to job based.
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