MIG Welder

Westray Recruitment Consultants Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organisation in Sunderland is looking for an experienced Time Served Welder. Successful candidates will work on various welding projects, collaborating with supervisors while maintaining safety standards. This role promises long-term prospects within a rapidly growing company, ideal for those seeking stability and growth.

Benefits

PPE provided for successful candidates

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be a timed served welder.
• Experience in an engineering environment is essential.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Measure and mark work pieces using straightedges, rules, and callipers.
• Weld materials in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Maintain welding safety guidelines.

Skills

Reading Engineering Drawings

Physically Fit

Collaboration

Education

Time Served Welder

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.

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THE BUSINESS

Westray Recruitment Group are seeking an experienced Time Served Welder to work for our client in the Sunderland 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)