TIG Welder

Torr Scientific Ltd; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized vacuum technology company is seeking a TIG Welder to join their team in Bexhill-on-Sea. The role involves welding viewport assemblies, supervising the Hermetics Cell, and training apprentices. Candidates should have a strong background in TIG welding and a commitment to safety and quality improvements. The company values employee development and offers various support programs.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Financial and retirement planning advice

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in TIG welding, preferably in the vacuum industry.
• Keen to learn and improve skills.
• Ability to supervise and guide team members.

Responsibilities

• Weld viewport assemblies and other TIG work.
• Supervise the Hermetics Cell operations.
• Oversee leak-testing and quality issues.
• Train apprentices and team members.

Skills

TIG welding

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Education

No specific degree required

Tools

Welding equipment

Leak-testing tools

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a keen and energetic problem-solver with a TIG welding background, ideally within the vacuum industry to join TSL as a new TIG Welder.

They will be driven to seek and implement improvements, and to develop their own skills while supporting the development of less experienced colleagues.

The successfulapplicantwill take on the following responsibilities:

• Weld viewport assemblies and other TIG work.
• Build the skills required to supervise the Hermetics Cell.
• Learn the brazing and bonding processes conducted by the company.
• Oversee leak-testing, bakeouts and RGA.
• Collaborate with the Quality Department to address any quality issues and implement improvements in line with the company’s ISO9001:2015 accreditation.
• Ensure that all activities in the Hermetics Cell comply with safety regulations and company policies, whilst maintaining a safe and organized working environment.
• Provide training and guidance to apprentices and other team members.

TSL recognises that a company’s greatest asset is its employees. All staff have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling, legal and financial information, bereavement support and medical information, plus a 24/7 helpline for them and their immediate family. Financial and retirement planning advice is also available via on-site visits from an independent financial advisor.

To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to [e-mail].

About us:

Torr Scientific Limited (TSL) is an innovative company that brings together a unique range of expertise, skills and equipment from the fields of thin film vacuum coating, vacuum instrumentation and electron-optics, to service the world’s leading scientific research institutions and OEM manufacturers of industrial and medical testing equipment.

TSL manufactures X-ray anodes and UHV Viewports, and processes anti-reflective coatings. The company was established in 1998 and the employees of the company have many years of experience in the UHV and Electron-Optical industries.

High quality components and instrumentation are manufactured in cleanroom conditions, and facilities include vacuum furnaces, TIG welding, helium leak testing, e-beam and sputter coating systems, a glass shop and high-end optical test equipment.