MIG Welder

GI Group Main Account; Northampton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday & pension

Training & progression

Temp to perm

Job summary

GI Group is recruiting an experienced MIG Welder in Northampton for a stable role in a fast-paced production setting.

You will start on a day shift during training, earning £15 per hour. The position offers a temp-to-perm path, with holiday and pension benefits and clear opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret specifications.
• Good communication and teamwork to resolve issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Qualified MIG welder with recognised Level 2 Welding Skills or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• MIG production welding to build production parts and assemblies.
• Apply projection welding techniques as part of manufacturing.
• Manual welding in line with specifications and tolerances.
• Manual assembly of piece parts and sub-assemblies.
• Report quality issues, equipment faults or safety concerns to supervisor.
• Complete routine maintenance and daily safety checks on welding equipment.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

Teamwork and communication

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Level 2 Award/Certificate/Diploma in Welding Skills

Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Engineering (Fabrication and Welding)

Job description

Are you an experienced MIG Welder looking for a stable role in a friendly, fast-paced production environment? Our client is a well-established manufacturer in Northampton, is expanding their production team and looking for a skilled MIG Welder to start immediately.

Please note you will be required to work a day shift for your training period, as per the below:

Pay: £15 per hour

Length: 3 weeks

Hours: Monday - Thursday 06:00 - 16:15

Key responsibilities

• MIG production welding
• Projection welding techniques
• Manual welding to produce production parts and assemblies
• Manual assembly of piece parts
• Report quality issues, equipment faults or safety concerns to the Night Shift Supervisor
• Complete routine maintenance and daily safety checks on welding equipment

Requirements

• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team to resolve issues
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Recognised MIG welding qualification, such as:
• Level 2 Award/Certificate/Diploma in Welding Skills
• Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Engineering (Fabrication and Welding)
• Standard company benefits (holiday, pension etc.)
• Training and career progression
• Temp to perm position with stability

£14 per hour - 20 days holiday + bank holidays Christmas shutdown (2 weeks off!) Company pension

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