Coded Welder (6G)

Teesworks; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate: £22.17ph

Shift allowance (late 2026)

Overtime: 1.33, 1.5 and 2

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Job summary

SeAH Wind is seeking an experienced 6G Coded Repair Welder to join our Monopile Fabrication team. The successful candidate will perform high-quality repair welding on large structural steel components used in offshore wind foundations, working to stringent quality standards in heavy fabrication.

The role requires extensive repair welding experience, CAC-A gouging, reading engineering drawings, and adherence to WPS and NDT-driven quality measures.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid 6G welding qualification for applicable processes.
• Proven repair welding experience in heavy structural steel fabrication.
• Experience with CAC-A gouging and defect removal.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and welding symbols.

Responsibilities

• Carry out coded repair welding on monopile sections, cans, flanges, and secondary steel assemblies.
• Perform weld repairs in accordance with WPS and repair procedures.
• Use CAC-A Gouging to remove defects and prepare joints for repair.
• Grind, prepare, and finish repaired areas to spec.
• Read and interpret welding drawings, weld maps, and repair documentation.
• Work from NDT reports to locate and repair weld defects.
• Ensure repairs meet acceptance criteria before final inspection.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs and consumables.

Skills

Repair welding

CAC-A Gouging

Reading drawings

WPS compliance

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Tools

CAC-A Gouging

Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)

NDT interpretation techniques

Job description

Locations Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees

Company SeAH Wind

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced 6G Coded Repair Welder to join our Monopile Fabrication team. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out high-quality repair welding on large structural steel components used in the manufacture of offshore wind foundations. This role requires extensive experience in repair welding, air carbon arc gouging, and working to stringent quality standards within a heavy fabrication environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out coded repair welding on monopile sections, cans, flanges, and secondary steel assemblies.
• Perform weld repairs in accordance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), repair procedures, and engineering instructions.
• Use Air Carbon Arc (CAC-A) Gouging to remove weld defects and prepare joints for repair.
• Grind, prepare, and finish repaired areas to the required specification.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, weld maps, repair documentation, and fabrication procedures.
• Work from Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) reports to locate and repair identified weld defects.
• Complete welding activities in accordance with project quality requirements and relevant international standards.
• Ensure all repairs are completed to meet acceptance criteria prior to final inspection.
• Maintain accurate records of completed repairs and consumables where required.
• Work safely in accordance with company Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (HSEQ) procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce repair rates and improve weld quality.
• Valid 6G Welding Qualification in the required welding process(es) applicable to monopile fabrication (SAW, FCAW, MAG/GMAW, or MMA as required).
• Proven experience carrying out repair welding within heavy structural steel fabrication.
• Demonstrable experience using Air Carbon Arc Gouging (CAC-A) for weld excavation and defect removal.
• Experience working on thick-section carbon steel components.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, WPSs, and repair procedures.
• Experience repairing weld defects identified by Visual Inspection, Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI), or other NDT methods.
• Strong understanding of weld quality requirements and acceptance standards.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a production environment.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and productivity

Benefits

• Hourly rate: £22.17ph
• Opportunity for shift allowance (Shifts commencing late 2026)
• Overtime: 1.33, 1.5 and 2
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, medicash and death in service (x4)