Manual Welder

Matchtech; Redditch; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking x2 Manual Welders for a aerospace-focused team in Redditch. This temp-to-perm role involves manual TIG welding and fabrication of critical components, with training leading to increased rate after training. Candidates should be prepared to work in a collaborative environment and meet high quality standards.

We welcome individuals with core welding skills and a strong willingness to learn, aiming to grow within a safety-conscious aerospace setting. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manual welding, focused on TIG-GTWA.
• Familiarity with CSWIP 3.0/3.1/3.2 and AWS standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual TIG welding on stainless steel, aluminum and exotic materials.
• Interpret and adhere to welding and fabrication drawings and standards.
• Work with a team to meet project goals and deadlines.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow safety protocols.

Skills

TIG Welding

MS Word

Excel

Team Player

Education

CSWIP/AWS certifications

Tools

Manual welding equipment

Job description

Job Title: Manual Welder x2

Type: Temp to permanent

Rate: £17.17p/h Increases after training

Location: Redditch, United Kingdom

Start Date: ASAP

About the Company

Our client is a leading aerospace service provider, specialising in the maintenance and fabrication of critical components such as hoses, pipes, fastenings, and clamps for aerospace products. Located at our Redditch site, we have a dedicated team with extensive experience, ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety in our operations. With a remarkable low turnover rate, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Job Overview

We are currently seeking x2 skilled Manual Welders to join our aerospace team in a Temp to perm capacity. The successful candidate will play a key role in the welding and fabrication of components used in aerospace applications. The ability to weld and a positive team-oriented personality are paramount. We are open to training individuals who possess core skills and a strong desire to learn and grow within our organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform manual welding operations using TIG-GTWA techniques on a variety of materials, including stainless steel, aluminum, and exotic materials.
• Interpret and adhere to acceptance standards such as CSWIP 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, and AWS (American Weld Standard).
• Work with a team to ensure the production of high-quality welds in compliance with industry and company standards.
• Collaborate with team members to meet project goals and deadlines.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, adhering to safety protocols at all times.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new welding processes and techniques.

Additional Responsibilities

• Prepare jobs for welding, including cleaning, cutting, facing, polishing, and prepping to fixture.
• Manually TIG weld assemblies to drawing, fixtures, and overall specifications.
• Visually inspect all welds to applicable acceptance criteria.
• Orbital weld assemblies to drawing, fixtures, and overall specifications.
• Set up manual welder and orbital welder for specific jobs.
• Prepare tubing and/or fittings, including hacksaw, tube sizing, cleaning, facing, polishing, linishing, deburring, pellet gun, and use of Acetone for degreasing.
• Perform welding rework techniques, including planishing, grinding, and minor tube manipulation.
• Inspect components for damage/non-conformance to drawings and/or specifications.
• Use drawings, data cards, engineering specifications, and production plans to execute production efficiently.
• Check parts to manufacturing fixture and use borescopes for weld and component inspection.
• Utilize measuring equipment such as Vernier, tape measure, Vernier height gauge, micrometer, and shadow graph.
• Participate in daily 5S, TPM, improvement projects, guard check, etc.
• Provide training and share best practices with the team.
• Demonstrate basic general computer literacy - MS Word, Excel, Internet Explorer.
• Conduct visual weld inspections.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manual welding, with a focus on TIG-GTWA.
• Familiarity with acceptance standards such as CSWIP 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, and AWS.
• Experience with exotic materials commonly used in aerospace applications.
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
• Ability to handle information and access hardware subject to ITAR regulations.

Education and Certifications

Welding certifications, including CSWIP and AWS, preferred.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK freely adhering to ITAR restrictions.

Candidates will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing