TIG Welder

Orion Electrotech; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life assurance (4x basic salary)

Health cash plan

Pension up to 5%

Discounted gym memberships

Birthday leave

Enhanced sick pay

Job summary

Orion Electrotech is seeking an experienced TIG & MIG Welder in Northamptonshire to join a growing manufacturing team that produces precision instrumentation for automotive, aerospace, and industrial sectors.

Role requires 5+ years TIG welding experience in high-tech settings, with orbital/pipe welding and manipulators experience. You’ll weld stainless steel parts, read drawings, operate jigs, and support continuous improvement efforts. Excellent benefits and a stable team await.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years TIG welding experience in a high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Experience with orbital welding or pipe welding.
• Experience working with manipulators or turntables.
• Skilled in welding stainless steel to a very high standard.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience with exotic materials (316, Duplex, Super Duplex).

Responsibilities

• TIG and MIG welding on stainless steel components.
• Assemble and weld a range of precision instruments using jigs, fixtures, and manipulators.
• Carry out basic assembly tasks such as pressure testing and leakage testing.
• Maintain welding equipment and ensure a tidy, organised work area.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and assist in developing new production methods.

Skills

TIG welding

MIG welding

Reading drawings

Precision welding

Tools

Orbital welding

Turntables

manipulators

Job description

TIG Welder

TIG Welder Location: Northamptonshire

An established and growing manufacturing business is seeking an experienced TIG & MIG Welder to join their production team. The company specialises in precision-engineered instrumentation for industries such as automotive, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing.

TIG Welder Benefits:

• Salary: £44,400
• 24 days annual leave (increasing with service) paid birthday leave
• Opportunity to sell unused annual leave
• Up to 5% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance (4x basic salary)
• Health cash plan & discounted gym memberships
• Private medical insurance
• Professional subscriptions
• Enhanced sick pay

TIG Welder Shifts

40 hours per week – Late Shift

Monday–Thursday: 15:30 – 00:30 (½ hour unpaid lunch, 2x 10-min paid breaks)

Friday: 11:30 – 17:30 (1x 10-min paid break)

TIG Welder Responsibilities:

• TIG and MIG welding on stainless steel components
• Assemble and weld a range of precision instruments using jigs, fixtures, and manipulators.
• Carry out basic assembly tasks such as pressure testing and leakage testing.
• Maintain welding equipment and ensure a tidy, organised work area.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and assist in developing new production methods.

TIG Welder Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years TIG welding experience in a high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Experience with orbital welding or pipe welding
• Experience working with manipulators or turntables
• Skilled in welding stainless steel to a very high standard.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience with exotic materials (316, Duplex, Super Duplex).