Rail Welding Technician — Precision Fabrication & Repair

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Pension scheme 9%

Private medical insurance

Personal Accident insurance

Group Income Protection

Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible benefits plan

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include welding to procedures, inspecting welds, documentation, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives while mentoring others and maintaining a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience performing welding and fabrication activities, including coded MIG or TIG welding.
• Valid MIG or TIG coded welding qualification.
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements within a welding environment.
• Ability to work independently, make informed decisions and solve technical problems.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working successfully within a team environment.
• Flexible approach to work, including shift working where required.
• A positive, "can-do" attitude and willingness to support colleagues across wider functions.
• Ability to learn new skills and support the training and development of others.

Responsibilities

• Carry out MIG and/or TIG welding activities in line with approved welding procedures and specifications.
• Fabricate and assemble car body components and sub-assemblies to exacting quality standards.
• Complete pre- and post-weld inspections and take full ownership of weld quality.
• Perform weld repairs, weld finishing and distortion control activities.
• Use calibration and correction techniques, including cold and hot calibration methods where required.
• Safely move car body panels and prepare weld surfaces for production activities.
• Accurately complete weld documentation and production records.
• Identify, investigate and resolve quality issues, working closely with Engineering and Quality teams.
• Promote best practice, support training activities and share technical knowledge with colleagues.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, housekeeping and environmental compliance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen and 5S activities.
• Deputise for the Section Leader when required.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Fabrication

Quality awareness

Health & safety

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

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

Responsibilities include welding to procedures, inspecting welds, documentation, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives while mentoring others and maintaining a safe work environment.