Robot Welder

Theo James Recruitment; Ferryhill; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

23 days holiday

Pension scheme

Death in Service

Employee assistance

Wellbeing services

Gym membership discount

On-site parking

Kitchen facilities

Safe working environment

Permanent staff benefits

Job summary

Hydram Engineering is seeking a Robot Welder in Ferryhill to operate and monitor robotic welding equipment. The role involves producing welds across varying thicknesses, maintaining quality, and following drawings and procedures. Training will be provided and induction precedes two-shift rotation.

You will work 38.5 hours per week on a rotating early/late shift pattern with overtime paid at enhanced rates. Company benefits include pension, health/wellbeing services, and free on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Experience operating robotic welding machinery.
• Ability to interpret standard operating procedures.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
• Experience using manual power tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor robotic welding machinery.
• Produce precise welds across various material thicknesses.
• Remove weld spatter during machine cycle times.
• Follow standard operating procedures and technical drawings.
• Inspect finished components to ensure they meet specifications.
• Use manual power tools as required during production.
• Maintain a clean and organised working area.
• Follow all health and safety procedures.
• Work effectively as part of the wider production team.

Skills

Robotic welding

SOP interpretation

Reading drawings

Manual tools

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Title: Robot Welder

Location: Ferryhill

Salary: £15.25 per hour (including shift allowance) + Overtime

Working Hours:

38.5 hours per week on a rotating two-shift pattern:

Early Shift: Monday-Thursday, 6:00am-2:30pm; Friday, 6:00am-12:30pm

Late Shift: Monday-Thursday, 2:30pm-11:00pm; Friday, 12:30pm-7:00pm

The successful candidate will initially start on day shift for induction and training before transitioning onto the two-shift rotation.

Benefits

• Overtime paid at enhanced rates
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme*
• Death in Service (2x annual salary)*
• Employee Assistance Programme*
• 24/7 GP and wellbeing services*
• Discounted gym membership*
• Free on-site parking
• Kitchen facilities
• Safe working environment
• Permanent staff benefits apply once transitioned from temporary to permanent employment.

The Company

Theo James Recruitment is proud to be supporting Hydram Engineering in the search for a Robot Welder.

Hydram Engineering is a leading manufacturing business based in Ferryhill, producing high-quality fabricated and manufactured components. This opportunity is ideal for someone with robotic welding experience who is looking to join an established engineering environment offering long-term prospects.

Job Description

This Robot Welder position involves operating and monitoring robotic welding machinery to produce welded components across a variety of material thicknesses. You will be responsible for maintaining quality throughout the welding process and ensuring completed components meet the required specifications.

• Operate and monitor robotic welding machinery.
• Produce precise welds across various material thicknesses.
• Remove weld spatter during machine cycle times.
• Follow standard operating procedures and technical drawings.
• Inspect finished components to ensure they meet specifications.
• Use manual power tools as required during production.
• Maintain a clean and organised working area.
• Follow all relevant health and safety procedures.
• Work effectively as part of the wider production team.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience operating robotic welding machinery.
• Ability to interpret standard operating procedures.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
• Experience using manual power tools.