Coded Welder – TIG / MMA / MAG

Proactive Global; Luton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Pension

Healthcare cashback

Virtual GP

Cycle-to-work

Free parking

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking a skilled Coded Welder for a respected engineering manufacturer in Luton. You will produce components to drawings and approved welding procedures, welding carbon and stainless steels.

The role requires a completed welding apprenticeship, 5+ years coded welding experience, and expertise in TIG, MMAW, MAG and open-root welding with full root penetration. You will interpret drawings and comply with ISO/ASME/AWS standards.

Qualifications

• Completed welding apprenticeship.
• Minimum five years coded welding experience in an engineering environment.
• Open-root pipe or plate welding with TIG/GTAW, MMA/SMAW and MAG/GMAW.
• TIG welding with full root penetration experience.
• Experience with carbon and stainless steels across thicknesses.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and Welding Procedure Specifications.
• Coded qualifications to ISO/ASME/AWS.
• Experience producing welds subject to ultrasonic or radiographic testing.
• Experience with pressure vessels or piping systems.
• Brazing experience is essential; torch/induction brazing desirable.

Responsibilities

• Weld components to drawings, specifications and procedures.
• Prepare weld surfaces and set up equipment.
• Complete coded welding with appropriate authorisation.
• Check equipment condition and calibration before use.
• Monitor consumables and maintain records in ERP.
• Record completed work in the ERP system.
• Meet production requirements while maintaining high-quality welds.
• Follow health, safety and environmental procedures.

Skills

Welding experience

TIG welding

Interpreting drawings

NDT experience

Brazing

Pressure vessels

Welding procedure knowledge

Education

Welding apprenticeship

Job description

Skilled in TIG welding, full root penetration and brazing? Put your experience to work on demanding engineering projects.

Proactive Global is recruiting a Coded Welder for an established engineering manufacturer in Luton. You will produce components and sub-assemblies to engineering drawings and approved welding procedures, working with carbon and stainless steels.

What you will be doing:

• Welding components to drawings, specifications and approved procedures.
• Preparing weld surfaces and setting up equipment.
• Completing coded welding with the appropriate authorisation.
• Checking equipment condition and calibration before use.
• Monitoring consumables and maintaining storage records.
• Recording completed work through the ERP system.
• Meeting production requirements while maintaining high-quality welds.
• Following health, safety and environmental procedures.

What you will bring:

• A completed welding apprenticeship.
• At least five years’ coded welding experience in an engineering environment.
• Open-root pipe or plate welding experience using TIG/GTAW, MMA/SMAW and MAG/GMAW.
• TIG welding and full root penetration experience.
• Experience with carbon and stainless steels across different thicknesses.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and Welding Procedure Specifications.
• Relevant coded qualifications to standards such as ISO, ASME or AWS.
• Experience producing welds subject to ultrasonic, radiographic or other non-destructive testing.
• Experience with pressure vessels, piping systems or similar critical components.
• Brazing experience, which is essential. Torch or induction brazing experience is desirable.

What’s on offer:

• Training and development opportunities.
• Annual leave with the option to purchase additional days.
• Contributory pension and life assurance.
• Healthcare cashback scheme.
• Virtual GP access and employee assistance programme.
• Cycle-to-work scheme and employee discounts.
• Free on-site parking.

The interview includes a practical pipe welding test. Candidates must bring their own safety shoes, safety glasses, flame-retardant overalls, welding helmet and gloves.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK.