6G TIG Welder

Workforce Staffing Ltd; Walsall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing organization is seeking an experienced 6G TIG Welder in Walsall for a contract position with strong potential to become permanent. Responsibilities include coded welding on pressure pipework and plate to meet stringent quality standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years' welding experience and must be competent in 6G TIG welding. Benefits include competitive hourly pay with overtime rates, holiday, and pension scheme once permanent.

Benefits

26 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Enhanced overtime rates

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' relevant welding experience.
• Confident and competent in 6G TIG welding.
• Ability to pass a weld test (X-ray tested).

Responsibilities

• Coded welding on pipe and plate.
• Welding stainless and carbon steel tubes.
• Producing welds to pass X-ray, DPI, and MPI inspections.

Skills

6G TIG welding

MIG welding

Pulse MIG welding

Tube-to-tube butt welds

Job description

6G TIG Welder - CONTRACT (Potential Permanent)

Pressure Pipework | Coded Welding | Days & Nights Available

Location: Walsall

Pay: £17.50 - £18.50 per hour (DOE & competency)

Hours: Day shift (night shift available after training)

⏱ Overtime: Regular & paid at enhanced rates

Contract: Contract role with strong potential to go permanent

The Opportunity

We are recruiting an experienced 6G TIG Welder for a contract position with long-term potential. This role involves high-quality coded welding on pressure pipework and plate, working to strict quality and inspection standards in a stable manufacturing environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled welder looking for consistent work with the option of a permanent role.

What You'll Be Doing

• Coded welding on pipe and plate
• TIG, MIG, and Pulse MIG welding in 2G and 6G positions
• Welding stainless and carbon steel tubes (butt welds & fillets)
• Positional welding on pressure vessels, boilers, pressure parts, and superheater pipework
• Producing welds to pass X-ray, DPI, and MPI inspections

✅ What We're Looking For

• Minimum 2 years' relevant welding experience
• Confident and competent in 6G TIG welding
• Previous welding qualifications/coding preferred
• Ability to pass a weld test (X-ray tested)
• Experience with tube-to-tube butt welds
• Reliable, quality-driven, and safety-conscious

⭐ What's On Offer

• £17.50 - £18.50 per hour depending on experience
• Enhanced overtime rates:
  • Mon-Fri: Time + 1/3
  • Saturday: Time + 1/2
  • Sunday: Double time
• Day shift pattern:
  • Mon-Thurs: 7:54am - 4:30pm
  • Friday: 7:54am - 1:30pm
• Night shifts available after initial training
• 26 days' holiday + bank holidays (once permanent)
• Pension scheme & additional benefits (once permanent)

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