Tig Welder

Masstemps; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Masstemps invites applications for an experienced TIG Welder to join a busy manufacturing team near Tamworth. You will weld stainless steel and other materials to drawing specifications, set up equipment, inspect welds and maintain quality finishes.

Key attributes include reading engineering drawings, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or within a team. The role offers a stable day shift with overtime opportunities in a bustling fabrication environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a TIG Welder within a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Strong TIG welding experience, particularly on stainless steel, is preferred.
• Ability to produce clean, high-quality welds with good attention to appearance and consistency.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and welding specifications.
• Good understanding of welding preparation, consumables and equipment settings.
• Experience working with sheet metal and fabricated components is desirable.
• Able to inspect own work and maintain high-quality standards.
• Good attention to detail and ability to work accurately to production requirements.
• Reliable, hardworking and able to work independently or as part of a busy fabrication team.

Responsibilities

• TIG weld stainless steel and other materials to produce high-quality fabricated components.
• Set up and operate TIG welding equipment to the required specifications.
• Weld components accurately to engineering drawings, weld procedures and job specifications.
• Prepare materials and components prior to welding, including cleaning, cutting and joint preparation.
• Produce neat, consistent welds while maintaining high standards of quality and finish.
• Carry out visual inspection of welds and identify any defects or areas requiring rework.
• Use appropriate welding consumables, tooling and equipment for different applications.
• Work with a range of sheet metal and fabricated components, maintaining required tolerances.
• Complete basic finishing and fettling of welded components where required.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working area and follow all company health & safety procedures.

Skills

TIG welding

Stainless steel

Reading drawings

Welding prep

Sheet metal

Quality inspection

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Job description

Masstemps is currently recruiting for an experienced TIG Welder to join a well-established and busy manufacturing company based near the Tamworth area.

THE ROLE

• TIG weld stainless steel and other materials to produce high-quality fabricated components.
• Set up and operate TIG welding equipment to the required specifications.
• Weld components accurately to engineering drawings, weld procedures and job specifications.
• Prepare materials and components prior to welding, including cleaning, cutting and joint preparation.
• Produce neat, consistent welds while maintaining high standards of quality and finish.
• Carry out visual inspection of welds and identify any defects or areas requiring rework.
• Use appropriate welding consumables, tooling and equipment for different applications.
• Work with a range of sheet metal and fabricated components, maintaining required tolerances.
• Complete basic finishing and fettling of welded components where required.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working area and follow all company health & safety procedures.

ABOUT YOU

• Previous experience as a TIG Welder within a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Strong TIG welding experience, particularly on stainless steel, is preferred.
• Ability to produce clean, high-quality welds with good attention to appearance and consistency.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and welding specifications.
• Good understanding of welding preparation, consumables and equipment settings.
• Experience working with sheet metal and fabricated components is desirable.
• Able to inspect own work and maintain high-quality standards.
• Good attention to detail and ability to work accurately to production requirements.
• Reliable, hardworking and able to work independently or as part of a busy fabrication team.

HOURS OF WORK

06:45am - 16:45pm Monday to Thursday (38 hours per week) overtime paid at time and a third.

PAY RATE

£15.00ph - £17.00ph depending on experience and skills. (Overtime available at 1.3!)