MIG / TIG Welder

Morgan Jones Recruitment; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime at enhanced rates

4% matched pension

Training and development opportunities

Bi-annual profit share

Private healthcare after 6 months

Subsidised gym membership

Additional holiday entitlement with长服务

Career progression opportunities

Free tea and coffee

23 days annual leave plus Bank Holiday

Job summary

MIG/TIG Welder required for a busy manufacturing environment in Sittingbourne, Kent. The role focuses on precision TIG welding of thin gauge materials, with additional MIG welding and light fabrication work.

You'll join a day shift production team, reading and interpreting engineering drawings and welding symbols, and conducting self-inspections to ensure quality while meeting production targets. Minimum 5 years' MIG and TIG welding experience is essential, along with the ability to work safely

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' MIG and TIG welding experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols.
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Carry out MIG and TIG welding on thin gauge materials ranging from 0.9mm to 10mm.
• Weld and fabricate components using mild steel and stainless steel materials.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols accurately.
• Conduct self-inspection and quality checks on completed work.
• Communicate production progress and any issues with the Welding Team Leader.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work area.
• Support wider production activities where required.
• Work in accordance with health and safety procedures and quality standards.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Reading drawings

Welding symbols

Job description

Do you have a minimum of 5 years' MIG and TIG welding experience? Are you confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings and welding symbols? MIG / TIG Welder Location: Sittingbourne, Kent. Contract: Permanent. Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 2:15pm. Salary: Competitive DOE.

About the Role

Our Client is seeking an experienced MIG / TIG Welder to join their day shift production team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-established manufacturing environment, producing high-quality fabricated components while contributing to a skilled and supportive team. The successful candidate will primarily focus on precision TIG welding of thin gauge materials, alongside MIG welding and light fabrication work. This role is ideal for a welder who takes pride in producing quality work, maintaining high standards, and working collaboratively to meet production targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out MIG and TIG welding on thin gauge materials ranging from 0.9mm to 10mm.
• Weld and fabricate components using mild steel and stainless steel materials.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols accurately.
• Conduct self-inspection and quality checks on completed work.
• Communicate production progress and any issues with the Welding Team Leader.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work area.
• Support wider production activities where required.
• Work in accordance with health and safety procedures and quality standards.

About You

Minimum of 5 years' MIG and TIG welding experience, ideally with thin gauge materials. Competent in both MIG and TIG welding processes. Able to read and interpret technical engineering drawings. Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship. Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team. Sheet metal fabrication knowledge would be advantageous but is not essential.

Benefits

• Overtime opportunities available at enhanced rates.
• 4% matched pension contribution after 3 months.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Bi-annual profit share scheme.
• Private healthcare after 6 months.
• Subsidised gym membership.
• Additional holiday entitlement with long service.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Free tea and coffee.
• 23 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.