Aerospace TIG Welder — Aircraft Components

First People Solutions Limited; Prestwick; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

First People Solutions are recruiting for a Skilled Welder to join our client's aircraft maintenance operation at Prestwick International Airport.

This TIG Welder role involves welding aircraft components with aluminium, Inconel and titanium, reading engineering drawings, and following approved procedures.

You will maintain maintenance documentation, assist with repairs and inspections, and work with experienced engineers in a safety‑focused, fast‑paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• TIG welding experience or strong TIG welding training.
• Experience with aluminium, Inconel or titanium is highly desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of sheet-metal work / tinsmith techniques.
• Aerospace experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out TIG welding on aircraft components using aluminium, stainless steel, Inconel and titanium.
• Maintain a consistently high standard of workmanship.
• Work from engineering drawings, technical information and approved procedures.
• Complete maintenance documentation and associated work packs accurately.
• Assist with the organisation, assessment and evaluation of repairs.
• Support the ordering and tracking of materials and spare parts.
• Assist with component inspection where required.
• Work in accordance with company procedures, regulatory requirements and health & safety standards.
• Work collaboratively with experienced engineers and contribute to the development of technical skills within the team.

Skills

TIG welding experience

Aluminium / Inconel / titanium

Reading engineering drawings

Sheet-metal work / tinsmith

Aerospace experience

Job description

First People Solutions are recruiting for a Skilled Welder to join our client's aircraft maintenance operation at Prestwick International Airport.

This TIG Welder role involves welding aircraft components with aluminium, Inconel and titanium, reading engineering drawings, and following approved procedures.

You will maintain maintenance documentation, assist with repairs and inspections, and work with experienced engineers in a safety‑focused, fast‑paced aerospace environment.