Aircraft Welder / Skilled Welder

First People Solutions Limited; Prestwick; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

First People Solutions Limited seeks a skilled TIG Welder for an aircraft maintenance role at Prestwick International Airport. The successful candidate will weld aircraft components, read engineering drawings and work to approved procedures within a specialist aerospace environment.

Experience with aluminium, Inconel or titanium is highly desirable, along with the ability to interpret drawings and complete accurate maintenance documentation.

Qualifications

• Practical TIG welding experience or strong college-level TIG welding training.
• Experience with aluminium, Inconel or titanium desirable.
• Knowledge of sheet-metal work / tinsmith practices advantageous.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical information.
• Aircraft or aerospace experience desirable but not essential.
• Experience with component inspection or work packs advantageous.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Flexible and proactive approach to a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Willingness to work shifts, including occasional nights and weekends.
• Willingness to hold or pursue UKCAA welding licenses or AW17.1 approvals.

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

Read engineering drawings

English proficiency

Flexible and proactive

Willingness to work shifts

Education

TIG welding training (college level)

Job description

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

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced TIG Welder to develop their career within the aviation and aerospace sector.

The successful candidate will work within a specialist aircraft maintenance environment, carrying out welding and component repair activities alongside experienced aviation engineers and technical teams.

Key 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.

Candidate Requirements

To be considered for this opportunity, you should have:

• Practical TIG welding experience or strong college-level TIG welding training.
• Experience working with aluminium, Inconel or titanium is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of sheet-metal work / tinsmith practices would be advantageous.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical information.
• Previous aircraft or aerospace experience is desirable but not essential.
• Previous experience with component inspection or work packs would be advantageous.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• A flexible and proactive approach to working in a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Willingness to work shifts, including occasional nights and weekends.
• Would be advantageous if candidate's currently holds or previously held a UKCAA welding license (BCAR A8-10) or AW17.1 or hold welding approvals.

Candidates must have, or be willing to work towards:

• Company Component Release Stamp (CRS) approval
• CAA Welder Approval

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established aviation engineering operation at Prestwick International Airport and build a long-term career within the aircraft maintenance sector.

Candidates must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK.