On-Site Weld Technician: Rail Fabrication Expert

Hitachi, Ltd.; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension scheme with contributions up 9

Private medical insurance

Personal Accident insurance

Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Hitachi Rail in Newton Aycliffe is seeking a skilled Weld Technician (Welding & Fabrication) to join our manufacturing team. This hands-on role focuses on welding, fabrication and finishing of car bodies and sub-assemblies for world-class rail vehicles, with quality, safety and craftsmanship at the heart of every task.

You’ll work with high autonomy, perform MIG and TIG welding, inspect your work, and support continuous improvement and training across the team, contributing to safe, reliable

Qualifications

• Proven experience in welding and fabrication, including coded MIG/TIG welding.
• Valid MIG/TIG coded welding qualification.
• Strong health and safety understanding in welding environments.
• Ability to work independently and solve technical problems.
• Great attention to detail and high-quality workmanship.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Teamwork experience and collaborative mindset.
• Flexible, including shift work when required.
• Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to train others.
• Ability to learn new skills and support training.

Responsibilities

• Carry out MIG and/or TIG welding activities per procedures.
• Fabricate and assemble car body components and sub-assemblies to exacting standards.
• Complete pre- and post-weld inspections and own weld quality.
• Perform weld repairs, finishing and distortion control.
• Apply calibration methods as required.
• Move car body panels safely and prepare weld surfaces.
• Document welds and production records accurately.
• Investigate and resolve quality issues with Engineering/Quality teams.
• Promote best practices and share technical knowledge.
• Maintain health, safety, housekeeping and environmental compliance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen/5S).
• Deputise for the Section Leader when required.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

MIG welding

TIG welding

Safety

Education

Welding certification (MIG/TIG)

Tools

Welding procedures

Job description

Hitachi Rail in Newton Aycliffe is seeking a skilled Weld Technician (Welding & Fabrication) to join our manufacturing team. This hands-on role focuses on welding, fabrication and finishing of car bodies and sub-assemblies for world-class rail vehicles, with quality, safety and craftsmanship at the heart of every task.

You’ll work with high autonomy, perform MIG and TIG welding, inspect your work, and support continuous improvement and training across the team, contributing to safe, reliable