Pipe Welder - AIT Mechanical Operations

Expleo; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider is seeking a Welding Technician to work on-site in Stevenage. The ideal candidate will perform welding activities on satellite propulsion systems, requiring an HNC or HND in engineering. This role offers a competitive rate and numerous company benefits, including accredited training opportunities and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Accredited training courses

Competitive company benefits

Qualifications

• Must have a strong understanding of welding processes.
• Previous experience in Aerospace or high-quality production field is essential.

Responsibilities

• Weld Titanium and Stainless steel pipe work for Propulsion Systems.
• Perform mechanical assembly for satellite builds.
• Ensure compliance with local documentation standards.

Skills

Working at height

Trained in applicable H&S standards

ISO 8 cleanroom disciplines

Manual handling

FOD/DIM awareness

Education

HNC or HND in engineering/maintenance

Job description

Overview

As part of our continued support to our customer in the space sector, we are currently looking for a number of Welding Technicians to be based on site at our customer's facility and the contract role is deemed to be inside IR35, with the rate negotiable based on experience, seniority etc.

As a Welding Technician you will be working within the Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT) group supporting the team with the manufacture and integration of satellite propulsion systems. Current processes are Orbital welding, mechanical assembly, mechanical integration, harness manufacture and alignment operations. The main mission of this work package is to perform welding activities on spacecraft.

Responsibilities

• Welding of Titanium and Stainless steel pipe work for Propulsion Systems using an AMI 207A or Orbitec EVO200-WP Orbital Welder power supply and an AMI Model 9-500 Weld Head.

• Perform mechanical assembly and welding of Titanium and Stainless steel pipe work for Propulsion satellite builds

• Mechanical parts assembled/prepared
• Bonding of components
• Welding activities performed in accordance with local documentation standards and engineering drawings
• Procedures completed
• In case of an anomaly or a deviation, observations are generated and escalated to local shift lead or quality individual

Qualifications

• HNC or HND in engineering/maintenance or Apprenticeship in Aerospace/Space or other highquality production field

Essential skills

• Working at height
• Trained in applicable H&S standards
• ISO 8 cleanroom disciplines
• Manual handling
• FOD/DIM awareness

Desired skills

• Bonding brackets and Tie bases (M001a & A013C)
• wire thread installation (M041a)
• use of hand measuring tools (M129a)
• MLI installation (thermal blanket) (CAIT.08894)
• Set up and operation of AMI 207A or Orbitec EVO200-WP Orbital Welder to complete Titanium and Stainless steel pipe work for Propulsion Systems (M103a & M104a & M105a)
• Pipework cleanliness control (M056a)
• Repair of welding (overwelds)

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and ourpeers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• ExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
  • Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
  • Communicating and promoting vacancies
  • Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
  • Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
  • Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive