MIG Welder - Aluminium

Stockport Nub News; Stockport; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Stockport Nub News is seeking an experienced Welder in Stockport to join a leading manufacturing business producing aluminium welded assemblies for complex engineering projects.

You will work from engineering drawings and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), manufacturing precision aluminium fabrications while prioritising safety, quality and productivity.

Qualifications

• Time-served Welder with an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent apprenticeship.
• Experience welding aluminium in a heavy fabrication/manufacturing environment.
• Strong MIG welding experience (TIG/MAG desirable).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and WPS.
• Knowledge of BS EN ISO welding standards and quality requirements.
• Understanding of welding defects, quality inspection and safe working practices.
• Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• MIG weld aluminium assemblies to engineering drawings and WPS.
• Manufacture complex fabrications to tight dimensional tolerances.
• Carry out visual inspections and support quality/NDT requirements.
• Dress welds and remove defects using appropriate hand tools.
• Complete production documentation and accurately record work completed.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and work safely in line with HSE procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and support production targets.

Skills

MIG welding

Reading engineering drawings

Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Quality focus

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds

Tools

SAP / MRP systems

Mechanised/robotic welding systems

Job description

Where

Stockport

What

Government & Defence

Type

Permanent

Salary

19.97 Hourly

We are looking for an experienced Welder to join a leading manufacturing business, producing high-quality aluminium welded assemblies for complex engineering projects.

Working from engineering drawings and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), you'll be responsible for manufacturing precision aluminium fabrications to the highest quality standards while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• MIG weld aluminium assemblies to engineering drawings and WPS.
• Manufacture complex fabrications to tight dimensional tolerances.
• Carry out visual inspections and support quality/NDT requirements.
• Dress welds and remove defects using appropriate hand tools.
• Complete production documentation and accurately record work completed.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and work safely in line with HSE procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and support production targets.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Time-served Welder with an NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent apprenticeship.
• Experience welding aluminium within a heavy fabrication or manufacturing environment.
• Strong MIG welding experience (TIG/MAG desirable).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
• Knowledge of BS EN ISO welding standards and quality requirements.
• Understanding of welding defects, quality inspection and safe working practices.
• Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.

Desirable

• Experience working on defence or other high-integrity fabricated products.
• Knowledge of NDT inspection methods.
• Experience with mechanised or robotic welding systems.
• Familiarity with SAP or MRP systems.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established engineering business offering long-term stability and the chance to work on complex, high-quality aluminium fabrication projects.