Skilled Welder

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

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Wolverhampton is seeking a Skilled TIG Welder to join their Operations Department. Responsibilities include performing TIG welding on aluminium products and accurately interpreting engineering drawings. The ideal candidate should have a vocational qualification in welding and proven experience in a similar role. This position offers excellent training and development opportunities, along with attractive benefits such as 25 days annual leave and private medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme with double match up to 10%

Discounts with major retailers

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a TIG Welder with aluminium products.
• Familiar with thin gauge sheet metal welding (0.5 – 3.5mm).
• Experience working to certified or highly regulated standards is preferred.

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.

Skills

TIG welding

Aluminium welding

Interpreting engineering drawings

Setting up welding equipment

Meeting project deadlines

Working to high tolerance

Education

NVQ / City & Guilds in welding & fabrication

Job description

Unspecified

Collins Aerospace is looking for Skilled TIG Welders to join our Operations Department within our HS Marston facility in Wolverhampton. If you are interested in a role as a Skilled Welder with Collins Aerospace, we would love to hear from you!

What You Will Do

• Perform TIG welding and brazing on aluminium products.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings to execute welds accurately.
• To set-up and operate TIG welding equipment safely, to ensure optimum performance.
• Work with the production team to meet project targets and deadlines.

What We Offer

• Support towards training and development.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Private medical insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flexible benefits (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships).
• Discounts with a number of major retailers.
• A fantastic pension scheme which operates a double match up to 10%.

What You Will Learn

• Access to company-paid certifications and training programs, mentorship and guidance from industry leaders, leadership opportunities, spearhead exciting high-impact projects and initiatives. Continuous Learning and Innovative culture, where curiosity is encouraged and supported.
• Industry specifics / insights, practical / hands-on skills that will be gained, exposure to the latest tools and technologies in the industry.

Education and Experience

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.

Experience working to certified or highly regulated standards is preferred.

Welding certification standards would be advantageous but not essential.

Power & Controls :

We make modern flight possible for millions of travellers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in-flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!