Tig Welder

Britten-Norman; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aviation sector is seeking an experienced Tig Welder to join their production team in Bembridge. The role involves welding aircraft components using TIG techniques and requires attention to detail and adaptability. The company offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including a contributory pension scheme and private healthcare. The ideal candidate should have at least two years of TIG welding experience and the ability to obtain necessary CAA approvals.

Benefits

36 annual leave days

Contributory pension scheme

Private healthcare scheme

Flu vaccination

Dental and optical cover

Employee Assistance Program

Support with learning and professional development

Health screening and therapies

Digital GP

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience of Tig Welding.
• Able to gain or already hold CAA approval under BCAR section A.

Responsibilities

• Weld aircraft detail components using TIG welding techniques.
• Standardise and record changes to production techniques.
• Read and understand technical drawing instructions.

Skills

Tig Welding

Attention to Detail

Job description

Tig Welder

Department: Production

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Bembridge

Description

• Employment type: Permanent
• Employment basis: Full Time
• Salary: Competitive Salary and Excellent Benefits
• Standard Hours: Flexible Working / 40 hours per week

We are now recruiting for an experienced Aircraft/Tig Welder to join our expanding and knowledgeable team

This role requires a skilled technician to support the new build production line manufacturing as well as detail parts production for aftermarket sales and MRO operations.

CAA approval under BCAR section A (A8-A10) is desired with approvals in Group 1 Aluminium Alloys, Group 3 Carbon Steels & Group 4 Corrosion & Heat Resisting. However, any TIG welding experience, especially with thin gauge metals will be considered and on hand training provided.

Requirement of the role will be to obtain CAA approvals as stated above within the 6-month probation period. Any forming and sheet metal work alongside TIG welding would be beneficial

Key Responsibilities

• Weld aircraft detail components as necessary using TIG welding and brazing techniques in accordance with our procedures.
• Use tungsten inert gas welding to fuse metal parts together.
• Weld in all positions and thicknesses along with forming and metal work.
• Standardise and record changes to production techniques in line with approved design data to modernise the welding process in our production facility.
• Read and understand technical drawing instructions/build instructions
• Be adaptive to products that may require additional work or modification in line with the design data and build standards.
• High attention to sheet metal detail and effects of welding techniques on components.
• Working in a methodical manner alongside another welder/sheet metal operative to achieve desired outcome.
• Adaptive to change and determination to finish components correctly and efficiently.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Minimum 2 years experience of Tig Welding
• Able to gain or already hold CAA approval under BCAR section A (A8-A10) is desired with approvals in Group 1 Aluminium Alloys, Group 3 Carbon Steels & Group 4 Corrosion & Heat Resisting
• Experience in forming and sheet metal work alongside TIG welding would be beneficial

Benefits

• 36 annual leave days (inclusive of Bank and Public Holidays)
• Contributory pension scheme with a salary sacrifice option
• Private healthcare scheme
• Flu vaccination
• Dental and optical cover
• Employee Assistance Program
• Support with learning and professional development (courses and licenses)
• Health screening and therapies
• Digital GP
• Referral bonus