Tig Welder

Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
Salary: £37,000 + 20% shift premium
Job Type: Permanent

We are looking for an experienced TIG Welder to join a specialist manufacturing business in Wellingborough, working on the production of high-precision Coriolis flow meters.

The successful candidate will initially work days while completing training and welding coding before moving onto the backshift.

Day shift during training:

• Monday-Thursday: 07:00-16:15


• Friday: 07:00-12:00

Backshift:

• Monday-Thursday: 15:30-00:30


• Friday: 11:30-17:30

The 20% shift premium will apply once you move onto the backshift.

Key Responsibilities

• TIG weld stainless steel to a high standard.


• Work from drawings, specifications and work instructions.


• Carry out pressure testing, helium leak testing and bead blasting.


• Maintain welding equipment and keep the work area tidy.


• Support inspections, continuous improvement and other production activities.


• Follow all health and safety procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' TIG welding experience in a manufacturing environment.


• Experience welding stainless steel to a high standard.


• Experience with welder coding to EN287-1, ASME IX and/or PED.


• Able to read engineering drawings.


• Good attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Desirable: Experience with 316, Duplex or Super Duplex, MIG welding, automated lathes or turntables, and a recognised engineering qualification.

Overtime may be required at short notice.