Robot Welder

Baltic Recruitment Services Ltd; Ferryhill; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

EAP & wellbeing services

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Baltic Recruitment is currently seeking a Robot Welder for a client in Ferryhill. The role is temporary-to-permanent, operating on a 2-shift rotation and starting on day shift with progression to rotating shifts.

You will operate and monitor a robotic welding machine, perform welds, inspect components, and maintain a clean, safe workspace in compliance with SOPs and drawings. On-site parking and overtime available.

Qualifications

• Proficient with manual power tools.
• Strong communication skills and a solid work ethic.
• Ability to interpret SOPs and technical drawings.
• Basic manual welding skills are preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor a robotic welding machine.
• Perform precise welds on varying material thicknesses.
• Inspect finished components to ensure they meet specifications.
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace and follow procedures.

Skills

Power tools

SOP interpretation

Technical drawings

Unsupervised work

Tools

Robotic welding machine

Job description

Baltic Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Robot Welder, for a client located in Ferryhill. This is a Temp to Perm role, working on a 2-shift rotation.

Robot Welder Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for operating and monitoring a robotic welding machine.
• Performing precise welds on various material thicknesses.
• Spatter removal during cycle time, interpreting standard operating procedures and technical drawings, inspecting finished components to ensure they meet specifications.
• Maintaining a clean and organised work area and strictly following all safety procedures.

Robot Welder Applicants:

• Proficient with manual power tools.
• Possess strong communication skills and a solid work ethic.
• Have the ability to interpret SOPs and technical drawings.
• Basic manual welding skills are preferred but not essential.
• The ability to work unsupervised.

Company Benefits:

Temporary Staff:

• 38.5 hours per week
• Overtime paid at 1.5 of day rate Mon - Sat, 2.0 of day rate for Sunday
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays - paid hourly
• EAP, 247GP, Wellbeing services
• Free on-site parking
• Kitchen facilities
• Safe working environment
• Our client reserves the right to move to 3 shifts, with consultation. (25% shift premium: Sunday 7pm - 6am, Monday to Thursday 11pm - 6am (20 min break). Monday to Thursday 2:30pm - 11:00pm, Friday 12:30pm - 7:00pm. Monday to Thursday 6:00am - 2:30pm, Friday 6:00am - 12:30pm)

Permanent Staff (once moved over from temp to perm):

• Death in Service Insurance of 2 x salary - from day 1
• Pension - 5% employee / 4% employer
• EAP, 24/7 GP Service, Wellbeing services
• Discounted gym membership

Initially starting on dayshift for induction and training before moving onto a 2-shift rotation. Hourly rates:

• Days: £12.71
• 2-shift: £15.25

Day Shift:

• Monday to Thursday 8am - 5pm and Friday 8am - 12.30pm.

2-Shifts:

• Monday to Thursday 2.30pm - 11pm and Friday 12.30pm - 7pm
• Monday to Thursday 6am - 2.30pm and Friday 6am - 12.30pm.

Training and support provided to ensure ongoing development and progression within the business, alongside opportunities to mentor and support less experienced team members.

Applicants must be 18 or over for health and safety reasons