MIG Welder

ZipRecruiter; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Gateshead is seeking a Time Served Welder to join their growing team. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to work in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include measuring, cutting, and welding materials according to specifications, while ensuring safety guidelines are followed. Ideal candidates will be physically fit, experienced in engineering, and able to read technical drawings.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an engineering environment.
• Able to lift and handle heavy materials.
• Flexible to work shifts and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Measure and mark workpieces using straightedges and callipers.
• Cut and smoothen metal components using plasma cutters.
• Weld materials in various positions: flat, horizontal, vertical, overhead.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Physical fitness

Welding safety guidelines

Education

Time-served welder

Job description

Job Description

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU

Day shift £14.46 / Night Shift: £16.46
OT 1.5x first 5 hours over, 1.67 after 5 hours (over 40)
Days: 7:30am-4:30pm Monday - Thursday, Friday 7:30am - 12:00pm
Night shifts: 9pm-7:30am Monday and Tuesday, Wednesday 8:30pm-7am
Must drive due to lack of public transport for night shifts
PPE: Overalls, safety boots; welders need their own welding helmet/screen

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THE BUSINESS

Westray Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Time Served Welder to work in the Gateshead area. This role offers the opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that is growing rapidly through acquisition and expanding into new markets.

THE ROLE

1. Measure and mark workpieces using straightedges, rules, and callipers
2. Cut and smoothen metal components using plasma cutters/portable grinders
3. Read and interpret blueprints and production drawings to lay out welding projects
4. Collaborate with project managers and welding supervisors for smooth operations
5. Guide and direct activities of inexperienced/trainee welders
6. Maintain welding safety guidelines and regulations
7. Carry out welding according to set dimensions to meet test requirements
8. Organise and clean welding equipment regularly
9. Weld materials in various positions: flat, horizontal, vertical, overhead
10. Use measuring instruments like micrometres and callipers to inspect work

THE PERSON

• You will be physically fit, able to lift and handle heavy materials
• Experience working within an engineering environment
• Able to read engineering drawings
• Must be a time-served welder
• Flexible to work shifts and overtime as needed
• Hold a full clean driving license
• Comfortable working alone after training

TO APPLY

Send your CV to (url removed) or call the team on (phone number removed) (Option 1)