Coded Welder - TIG / MMA / MAG in LU1

Energy Jobline ZR; Luton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Annual leave with option to purchase

Contributory pension and life assurace

Healthcare cashback scheme

Virtual GP access

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

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

Requirements include a completed welding apprenticeship, 5+ years coded welding experience, and proficiency in TIG/GTAW, MMA/SMAW and MAG/GMAW with open-root welds and welding procedure knowledge. Bristol? (Note: this role is based in Luton)

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

TIG welding

GTAW

MMA/SMAW

MAG/GMAW

Interpret drawings

Welding Procedure Specifications

NDT experience

Pressure vessels experience

Brazing

Open-root welding

Education

Welding apprenticeship

Job description

Job DescriptionSkilled 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.