MIG / TIG Welder

ACS Staffing Solutions; Daventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Daventry seeks an experienced MIG/TIG Welder for a full-time role. The position involves setting up and operating welding machines, reading engineering drawings, and ensuring compliance with specifications. Applicants should be confident in working with both stainless and mild steel. Competitive wage offered between £15.50 - £16.50 per hour, with a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Experienced MIG / TIG Welder.
• Ability to work from engineering drawings & specifications.
• Ability to work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Set, operate and maintain the MIG and TIG welding machines.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings for projects.
• Test and inspect welded surfaces for compliance.

Skills

MIG welding with mild steel

Reading engineering drawings

Troubleshooting

Job description

Overview

MIG/TIG Welder, Daventry, full-time (Monday - Thursday 7:00–17:15 and Friday 7:00–13:00). £15.50 - £16.50 per hour (£36,270 - £38,610 annually). Our Daventry-based client has over 50 years of manufacturing experience in fabricated metal products. They are looking for experienced MIG/TIG welders to join them on a permanent basis. They supply to automotive, agriculture, bus and yellow metal goods and general engineering businesses. The production welder positions involve working on a variety of components and reading engineering drawings; the majority of welding will be on mild steel.

Responsibilities

• Set, operate and maintain the MIG and TIG welding machines and related tools and equipment.
• MIG welding with mild steel mainly.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings to lay out a welding project.
• Test and inspect welded surfaces to ensure compliance with customer specifications.
• Use measuring instruments such as micrometres and calipers to inspect the parts.
• Diagnose issues and troubleshoot as required.
• General fabrication duties such as cutting and smoothing metal components, using plasma cutters and portable grinders; bore holes through metal work pieces using a drill press.
• Meet production deadlines.
• Report any faults found to the Production Supervisors.
• Adhere to all Health and Safety legislation at all times.

Qualifications

• Experienced MIG / TIG Welder.
• Ability to work from engineering drawings & specifications.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Confident in working with stainless & mild steel.