Aerospace Automated TIG Welder — 4-Day Week, Pension

Senior Bird Bellows; Congleton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week

Excellent pension

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Social & wellbeing events

Job summary

Senior Bird Bellows in Congleton, UK, is seeking an experienced Automated TIG Welder to join our aerospace manufacturing team. This role focuses on programming, setting up and operating TIG welding machines to produce high-quality components to exacting standards.

You will read engineering drawings, select tooling, follow welding procedures, and maintain records in line with NADCAP requirements. The position offers a 4-day week, pension, life assurance and wellbeing programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in automated TIG welding on thin materials (0.4–3 mm).
• Ability to read engineering drawings and follow job cards.
• Knowledge of NADCAP requirements and welding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated TIG welding machines to manufacture precision components.
• Programme and set welding parameters for quality and performance.
• Inspect tooling, read drawings, and ensure products meet specifications.
• Maintain production records and comply with NADCAP standards.

Skills

Automated TIG welding

Reading drawings

Inspection & quality checks

Thin material welding

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Welding Engineering

Tools

TIG welding equipment

Job description

Senior Bird Bellows in Congleton, UK, is seeking an experienced Automated TIG Welder to join our aerospace manufacturing team. This role focuses on programming, setting up and operating TIG welding machines to produce high-quality components to exacting standards.

You will read engineering drawings, select tooling, follow welding procedures, and maintain records in line with NADCAP requirements. The position offers a 4-day week, pension, life assurance and wellbeing programs.