MIG Welder

Westray Recruitment Consultants Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Time Served Welder in Gateshead. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a rapidly growing company, where you will utilize your welding expertise to contribute to innovative projects. You will be responsible for measuring, cutting, and welding metal components while collaborating with project managers to ensure smooth operations. The position requires physical fitness and the ability to work shifts, making it ideal for those who thrive in dynamic environments. If you are passionate about welding and eager to be part of a team that values growth and development, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Overalls

Safety Boots

Flexible Shift Patterns

Overtime Pay

Qualifications

• Must be a timed served welder with experience in an engineering environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Measure, cut, and weld metal components according to specifications.
• Guide trainee welders and maintain safety guidelines.

Skills

Welding

Reading Engineering Drawings

Collaboration

Physical Fitness

Education

Time Served Welder

Tools

Plasma Cutters

Portable Grinders

Measuring Instruments

Job description

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU

• Day shift GBP14.46/ Night Shift: GBP16.46
• OT 1.5x first 5 hours over, 1.67 after 5 hours (over 40)
• Days 7:30am-4:30pm Monday - Thursday, Friday is 7:30am - 12:00pm
• Nights 9pm-7:30am Monday and Tuesday, Wednesday is 8:30pm-7am.
• Must drive as there is a lack of public transport to location for night shifts
• PPE - Overalls, safety boots for successful candidates, welders need their own welding helmet/screen.

THE BUSINESS

Westray Recruitment Group are seeking an experienced Time Served Welder to work for our client in the Gateshead area. This role enables the successful welder to join a forward-thinking organisation who is growing rapidly via acquisition and via accessing new markets.

THE ROLE

• Measure and mark work pieces using straightedges, rules and callipers
• Cut and smoothen metal components using plasma cutters/portable grinders
• Read and interpret blueprints and production drawings in order to lay out a welding project
• Collaborate with project managers and welding supervisors to ensure smooth work operations
• Guide and direct the activities of inexperienced/trainee welders
• Maintain welding safety guidelines and regulations to ensure a risk-free work environment
• Carry out welding according to set dimensions to meet general test requirements
• Organise and clean welding equipment on a regular basis
• Weld materials in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions
• Use measuring instruments such as micrometres and callipers to inspect angles, grooves or gap allowances

THE PERSON

• You will be physically fit, have the ability to lift and handle heavy material
• Experience working within an engineering environment
• Able to read engineering drawings
• Must be a timed served welder
• Flexible to work shifts and overtime to meet business demands
• Hold a full clean driving license
• Comfortable working alone once induction/training is complete

TO APPLY

To apply for this position, send your CV to (url removed) or call the team on (phone number removed) (Option 1)