Pipe Welder (TIG)

Employment Solutions Ltd; Copythorne; On-site; GBP 43,594 - 53,281; Full time

Job summary

Employment Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced Pipe Welder (TIG) for a permanent role in Deeside. The role involves welding stainless and carbon steel pipework with sizes from 2" to 20" in a fully digital manufacturing facility.

You will join a skilled, safety-focused team producing high-quality pipe spools to exacting industry standards, with potential future work in FCAW and automated welding processes. The position offers a competitive annual salary and uncapped bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven TIG welding experience on stainless pipework.
• Experience welding 2"-6" pipe sizes; larger diameter is a plus.
• Previous coded welder experience or ability to pass welding qualifications.
• Experience in highly regulated environments (nuclear, oil & gas, pharma, food, chemical) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• TIG weld stainless and carbon steel pipework.
• Weld on pipe sizes from 2" up to 20" diameter.
• Perform production welding in PA (1G) rotated position.
• Follow Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
• Produce welds for visual inspection and NDT.
• Maintain high standards of quality, productivity and safety.

Skills

TIG welding

Stainless steel pipework

Welding to WPS

Quality mindset

Teamwork

Basic computer literacy

Education

Previous coded welder experience

Tools

NDT techniques

Job description

Pipe Welder (TIG) - Stainless Steel Pipework

Location: Deeside

Pay: £48,438 per annum / £24.84 per hour PAYE + Overtime + Uncapped Bonus

Permanent Position

Hours: Monday to Thursday: 07:00 - 15:30 / Friday: 07:00 - 12:30

An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced Pipe Welders to join a modern, fully digital manufacturing facility in Deeside, working on high-integrity stainless and carbon steel pipework for a major engineering project.

You’ll be joining a skilled team in a clean, safety-focused manufacturing environment, producing high-quality pipe spools to exacting industry standards.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for welding stainless and carbon steel pipework throughout the manufacturing process, ensuring all work meets strict quality and safety standards.

Duties include:

• TIG welding stainless and carbon steel pipework
• Working on pipe sizes from 2" up to 20" diameter
• Production welding in the PA (1G) rotated position
• Working to approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
• Producing welds for visual inspection and NDT
• Maintaining high standards of quality, productivity and safety
• Working within a highly regulated manufacturing environment
• Future opportunities may also include FCAW welding and automated welding processes

What We're Looking For

We're looking for experienced TIG Pipe Welders who take pride in producing quality workmanship.

You'll ideally have:

• Proven TIG welding experience on stainless steel pipework
• Experience welding pipe sizes from 2"-6" (larger diameter experience advantageous)
• Previous coded welder experience or the ability to pass welding qualifications
• Experience working within nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceutical, food, chemical or other highly regulated industries
• A strong quality mindset with excellent attention to detail
• Good communication skills and basic computer literacy
• The ability to work effectively within a busy production team

Weld Test

As part of the recruitment process, candidates will complete a practical weld test:

• 6G TIG weld test
• 2" stainless steel pipe
• Test is designed to assess welding skill and competency
• Weld Procedure Specification (WPS) will be provided on the day
• Although the weld test is carried out in the 6G position, production welding is primarily completed in the PA (1G) rotated position.

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