Orbital Welder

TN United Kingdom; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Orbital Welder for a permanent role in Fife. This position requires expertise in precision welding, particularly with orbital welding equipment. You'll be responsible for setting up and calibrating machines, ensuring materials are ready for welding, and maintaining high standards of quality throughout the process. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in heavy engineering and be confident working independently. Join a forward-thinking company that values skill and precision in its manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in welding, particularly orbital welding.
• Ability to produce trade papers on application.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up welding equipment for precision tasks.
• Operate orbital welding equipment to achieve high-quality welds.

Skills

Orbital Welding

Welding Techniques

Precision Welding

Equipment Calibration

Education

SVQ in Welding and Fabrication

Equivalent Qualifications

Tools

Orbital Welding Machines

Power Supplies

Gas Systems

Job description

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Escape Recruitment are working with their Manufacturing client based in Fife to recruit An Orbital Welder on a permanent basis.

Successful candidates will have strong experience in welding and specifically orbital welding. An be qualified to SVQ in welding and fabrication, or equivalent.

We are looking to hire for Workshop based roles.

You must be able to produce trade papers on application

JOB PURPOSE

Performing precision welding on components. The role involves using specialised orbital welding equipment to achieve welds in a controlled and automated manner, ensuring accuracy, repeatability, and adherence to strict industry standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and set up welding equipment, including orbital welding machines, power supplies, and gas systems
• Ensure all necessary materials, such as pipes or tubes, are clean, properly aligned, and ready for welding.
• Program and calibrate orbital welding machines based on specific project requirements
• Adjust welding parameters, such as current, voltage, and rotation speed, to achieve the desired weld characteristics.
• Operate orbital welding equipment to perform high-precision welds on a variety of materials, including stainless steel and exotic alloys.
• Monitor and control the welding process to maintain consistent quality and meet project specifications.
• Inspect welded joints using visual inspection and to ensure they meet industry standards and project requirements.
• Document and record welding parameters, inspection results, and other relevant data

I am looking to speak with candidates who can demonstrate a high standard in completion of tasks associated with the role. You will have a heavy engineering background and be confident to work unsupervised.

For further information and details on how to apply please get in touch.