Automated Tig Welder

Senior Bird Bellows; Congleton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day working week

Excellent pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Social and wellbeing events

Job summary

Senior Bird Bellows is seeking an experienced Automated TIG Welder for its aerospace manufacturing team. You will set up, program, and operate automated TIG welding machines to produce precision components that meet strict quality and industry standards.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, following job cards, and maintaining NADCAP-compliant records. A background in welding on thin materials (0.4mm–3mm) and NVQ 3 in Welding is desirable. 4-day week and pension benefits included.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have solid experience with automated TIG welding on thin materials between 0.4mm and 3mm thick.
• NVQ Level 3 in Welding Engineering is desirable.
• Must be able to inspect work to company and customer standards, read engineering drawings, follow job cards, and interpret welding procedures accurately.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated TIG welding machines to manufacture precision components and assemblies.
• Programme and set welding parameters for optimal performance and quality.
• Read and interpret drawings and work instructions to ensure manufacture to specification.
• Maintain accurate production and quality records per aerospace and NADCAP requirements.

Skills

Automated TIG welding

Reading engineering drawings

Quality inspections

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Welding Engineering

Maths Level 2

English Level 2

One other qualification

Tools

Automated TIG welding equipment

Tooling setup and inspection

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Automated TIG Welder to join our aerospace manufacturing team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a precision engineering environment, producing high-quality components to exacting customer and industry standards.

Working with automated TIG welding equipment, you will be responsible for setting up, programming, and operating welding machines while ensuring all products meet stringent quality and compliance requirements. You will play a key role in maintaining the high standards expected within the aerospace sector.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Operate automated TIG welding machines to manufacture precision components and assemblies.
• Programme and set welding parameters to achieve optimal welding performance and product quality.
• Select, inspect, and set up tooling in accordance with job cards and work instructions, reporting any defects or excessive wear to the Team Leader.
• Ensure tooling and equipment are correctly stored and maintained after use.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, job cards, kitting lists, and work instructions to ensure products are manufactured to specification.
• Follow approved welding procedures and schedules to consistently produce high-quality welds.
• Conduct visual inspections and quality checks to ensure compliance with company, customer, and industry standards.
• Maintain accurate production and quality records in line with aerospace and NADCAP requirements.
• Maintain qualified welder status through successful completion of internal and customer-required weld approval tests.
• Adhere to all welding process controls, including material identification, filler wire traceability, and NADCAP requirements.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have solid experience working within an engineering environment, with essential hands‑on skills in automated TIG welding on thin materials, typically between 0.4mm and 3mm thick.

Whilst not mandatory, an NVQ Level 3 in Welding Engineering (apprenticeship route) is desirable, along with aerospace-standard welding approvals. The candidate must possess the ability to inspect work to both company and customer standards, read engineering drawings, follow job cards, and interpret welding procedures and schedules accurately.

Minimum of 3 Level 2 qualifications, including:

• Maths
• English
• One other qualification

Experience working with Titanium, Stainless Steel, and Nickel Alloys is preferred. The role demands someone who is enthusiastic, with a can-do attitude, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, with good eyesight (correctable) and excellent hand-eye coordination.

Additional Information

We offer a supportive and rewarding work environment that values your wellbeing and work-life balance. Enjoy the benefits of a 4-day working week, giving you more time for what matters most. We also provide an excellent pension scheme, life assurance, and access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Our team regularly takes part in social and wellbeing events, helping you stay connected, supported, and engaged both in and outside of work.

Contract Information: Monday - Thursday (36hrs) £17.42 p/h