MIG Welder

Westray Recruitment Group; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Gateshead area is seeking a Time Served Welder to join their rapidly growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for various welding tasks, maintaining safety standards, and guiding trainee welders. This role offers stability and long-term prospects in a forward-thinking organisation.

Qualifications

• Must be a timed served welder.
• Experience working within an engineering environment.
• Willingness to work shifts and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Measure and mark work pieces using straightedges and rules.
• Cut and smoothen metal components using plasma cutters.
• Weld materials in various positions according to set dimensions.

Skills

Experience in engineering

Ability to lift heavy materials

Reading engineering drawings

Education

Time Served Welder

Job description

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• 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.

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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 [emailprotected] or call the team on 0191 4926622 (Option 1)