Skilled Welder

RTX Technologies (American Account); Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading aerospace solutions provider as a Skilled Welder in Wolverhampton. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced TIG welding techniques on aluminium products, ensuring high-quality standards are met. Collaborate with a dynamic production team and contribute to exciting projects in a supportive environment. With a focus on training and development, this position not only promises a competitive salary but also a range of attractive benefits including private medical insurance, generous annual leave, and a fantastic pension scheme. If you are passionate about welding and eager to advance your career, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Support towards training and development

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible benefits

Discounts with major retailers

Fantastic pension scheme

Qualifications

• NVQ/City & Guilds or similar in welding & fabrication is required.
• Proven experience as a TIG Welder with aluminium products is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform TIG welding and brazing on aluminium products.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings for accurate welds.

Skills

TIG welding

Aluminium welding

Reading engineering drawings

Setting up welding equipment

Working to high tolerance

Welding certification standards

Experience in aerospace or motorsport

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds in welding

Vocational qualification in engineering

Tools

TIG welding equipment

Job description

Date Posted:

2024-08-20

Country:

United Kingdom

Location:

HS Marston Aerospace Limited, Wobaston Road, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton, WV10 6QJ

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

Overview

We are currently seeking Skilled Welders to join our Operations Department within our HS Marston facility in Wolverhampton.

Main 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
• Work with the production team to meet project targets and deadlines

Skills / 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
• Experience working to certified or highly regulated standards is preferred
• Welding certification standards would be advantageous but not essential
• Experience in aerospace, motorsport or similar industries is advantageous but not essential

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• 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%

About Us:

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry. Created in 2018 by bringing together Rockwell Collins and UTC Aerospace Systems, Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

This position may involve access to export controlled information and hardware where an export license would be required for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Employment will be subject to satisfactory security checks, export license approval, and if required, completion of a non-disclosure agreement.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.