TIG Welder

Hunter Selection Limited; Bala; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a skilled TIG Welder for their manufacturing team in Bala. The role focuses on fabricating high-quality stainless steel components for scientific applications. Candidates should have proven TIG welding experience and the ability to read technical drawings. This position offers a competitive salary of £35,000 to £40,000 and benefits such as a 4-day working week and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Death in service cover

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in TIG welding, especially with stainless steel.
• Able to interpret detailed engineering drawings.
• Strong fabrication and fitting skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out TIG welding of stainless steel and other materials.
• Work from engineering drawings and instructions.
• Ensure weld integrity and dimensional accuracy.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace.

Skills

TIG welding

Reading engineering drawings

High-quality workmanship

Problem-solving

Job description

Tig Welder

Bala - LL23

GBP35'000 to GBP40'000, 4 day working week, death in service and other benefits.

My client are currently recruiting for skilled and motivated TIG Welder to join our manufacturing team at their site in Bala. You will be responsible for fabricating high-quality stainless steel and other alloy components used in scientific vacuum systems and research applications.

Terms & Benefits:

Salary: GBP35,000 - GBP40,000 per annum (depending on skills and level of responsibility)
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Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, 6:15am - 4:30pm (No working on Fridays)
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Contract: Permanent, full-time
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Annual Leave: 25 days per year plus bank holidays
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Other Benefits: Company pension scheme, death in service cover, free car parki

Key objectives:

Carry out TIG welding of stainless steel and other materials to a consistently high standard
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Work from engineering drawings, technical diagrams, and work instructions
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Ensure dimensional accuracy and weld integrity, conducting visual inspections and finishing work to customer specifications
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Support wider fabrication activities including cutting, forming, fitting, and light assembly as required
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Proactively identify and resolve fabrication or fitting issues during build
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Collaborate with design, production, and quality teams to ensure jobs are completed on time and to the required standard
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Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workspace at all times
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Take ownership of jobs from start to finish and support continuous improvement activities within the workshop

Skills & Requirements:

Proven experience in TIG welding, particularly with stainless steel (ideally in thin-wall and precision applications)
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Able to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings
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Strong fabrication and fitting skills - with a commitment to high-quality workmanship
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Ability to work independently and as part of a small, agile team
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Good problem-solving mindset with a practical, hands-on approach
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Experience with vacuum equipment or scientific instrumentation (desirable but not essential)
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Interest in engineering, science, and technical manufacturing

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.