Skilled Welder

Prattwhitney; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days of annual leave

Competitive compensation package

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Employee discounts

Wellness programs

Generous pension scheme

Job summary

Prattwhitney is hiring an Onsite TIG Welder located in Wolverhampton, England. This role focuses on performing TIG welding on aluminium products and requires onsite presence. The ideal applicant will have proven experience, particularly with aluminium, and must be able to read engineering drawings effectively.

The successful candidate will benefit from 25 annual leave days, a competitive benefits package, and opportunities for professional development. Knowledge of aerospace welding is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience working to high tolerance and adhering to certified standards.
• Welding certification standards are advantageous but not essential.
• Experience in aerospace or motorsport industries is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform TIG welding and brazing on aluminium products.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings for accurate welds.
• Set up and operate TIG welding equipment safely.
• Conduct inspections on welds to meet aerospace standards.
• Work with the team to meet project targets and deadlines.

Skills

Proven experience as a TIG Welder with aluminium products

Strong attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Familiar with thin gauge sheet metal welding

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds or similar vocational qualification in welding

Job description

Role Overview

Position: Onsite TIG Welder (Aluminium Products) at Collins Aerospace, Rockwell Collins—a Raytheon Technologies company. The role requires onsite work performing TIG welding and brazing on aluminium products, reading and interpreting engineering drawings, setting up and operating TIG welding equipment safely, inspecting welds to meet aerospace standards, collaborating with the production team to meet project targets and deadlines, and maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform TIG welding and brazing on aluminium products
• Read and interpret engineering drawings to execute welds accurately
• Set‑up and operate TIG welding equipment safely to ensure optimum performance
• Conduct inspections on welds to ensure they meet company and aerospace standards
• Work with the production team to meet project targets and deadlines
• Continue ongoing internal and external training to meet welding certification requirements
• Ensure the working environment is clean, organised and meets safety and company standards

Shift Schedule

Morning: 6:00AM–1:45PM (Monday–Thursday) and 6:00AM–12:00PM (Friday).
Afternoon: 2:00PM–10:00PM (Monday–Thursday) and 12:15PM–5:15PM (Friday).

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave, plus 9 public holidays
• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Support for professional fees
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including a healthcare cash plan
• Employee discounts
• Work/life balance programs
• Wellness programs
• Employee recognition schemes
• Referral bonus programme
• Free on‑site parking
• Death‑in‑service benefit
• Generous employer‑contribution pension scheme

Professional Development

• Company‑paid certifications and training programmes, mentorship and guidance from industry leaders
• Leadership opportunities, spearheading exciting high‑impact projects and initiatives
• Continuous learning and an innovative culture where curiosity is encouraged and supported
• Industry‑specific insights, practical/hands‑on skills and exposure to the latest tools and technologies

Qualifications

• NVQ/City & Guilds or similar vocational qualification in welding & fabrication or relevant engineering subject (time served will also be considered depending on relevant experience)
• Proven experience as a TIG Welder with significant experience with aluminium products
• Familiar with thin gauge sheet metal welding 0.5–3.5mm
• Experience working to high tolerance and to certified or highly regulated standards
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving skills
• Welding certification standards would be advantageous but not essential
• Experience in aerospace, motorsport or similar industries is advantageous but not essential

Security Clearance

This role may involve access to export‑controlled information and hardware. An export licence may be required to comply with applicable laws and regulations. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory security checks, export licence approval, and, if applicable, the completion of a non‑disclosure agreement.

Work Environment

Onsite work is required, which includes all production and maintenance employees critical to the development of our products.

Equal Employment Opportunity

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.