Prototype Welder

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Coalville; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus on company performance

Free onsite parking

Company Pension

Company Social Events

Excellent career progression机会

Training courses

Job summary

Optima UK Inc Ltd in Coalville is seeking a permanent Prototype Welder for its prototype department. The role focuses on MIG/TIG welding to high quality standards and fast throughput, working on one-off parts. You will weld to tight tolerances in mild steel and contribute to ongoing contract growth.

The position offers a day shift, excellent career progression opportunities, and a supportive environment within a state-of-the-art facility that values innovation and staff retention.

Qualifications

• Min 12 months welding experience.
• Read blueprints and measurements to plan layout.
• Ability to work to tight tolerances.
• Experience working with mild steel.

Responsibilities

• Set up components for welding according to specifications.
• Perform Fettling and grinding, sheet metal work and assembly.
• Quality check finished products.
• Record and report any issues.
• Manual handling of tools to complete tasks safely.

Skills

Welder experience

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Manual handling

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

Job description

Job Title: Prototype Welder

Location: Coalville

Salary: Up to £16.00 - £18.00 per hour

Shift: 7:30am - 4:30pm (Mon - Thurs) 7:30am - 12:30pm (Fri)

Benefits:

• Annual bonus on company performance
• Free onsite parking
• Company Pension
• Company Social Events
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Training courses

The Company:

A highly respected company working with big-name brands and retailers. This is a company that produce bespoke products, using innovative technology and cutting-edge ideas. The company is well known for its work in the POS industry and its products can be seen across the retail environment in many well-known stores. The Business prides itself on their inclusive culture; operating from a state-of-the-art facility, with a primary focus on innovation and boasts a consistent staff retention.

The Prototype Welder Role:

Due to continued growth into new sectors and expansion of their largest contracts, the company is undergoing a recruitment drive of up to 15 new engineers, assigned exclusively to Optima UK.

As part of this planned growth, they are now looking to recruit a permanent Prototype Welder on their day shift.

The Position requires someone to MIG/TIG weld to a high quality and to work at speed ensuring targets are met.

You will be able to work to high/tight tolerances and have experience working with mild steel.

The position is based in the prototype department making one off parts.

The Candidate:

• Over 12 months experience as a Welder
• Read blueprints and drawings and taking measurements to plan layout and procedures
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
• Set up components for welding according to specifications knowledge of using measuring equipment to quality check work.
• Fettling and grinding, sheet metal work and assembly.
• Quality check finished products.
• Record and report any issues.
• Manual handling of different tools to complete the job to the highest standards set.