TIG Welder

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Wigston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Wigston is seeking a skilled TIG Welder to provide welding support on industrial components. Duties include completing TIG welding tasks, inspecting work for quality compliance, and using air tools. Candidates must have proven experience in TIG welding and the ability to understand engineering drawings. The position offers a full-time contract with a competitive pay rate of £17-£18 per hour.

Benefits

26 days floating + 7 statutory days holiday

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Sick pay

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience of TIG welding.
• Experience in a fast-paced Manufacturing/Engineering environment.
• Ability to understand method specifications and basic engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Complete TIG welding tasks in line with customer specification.
• Inspect work to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Complete necessary paperwork like batch cards.

Skills

TIG welding

Using hand/air tools

Understanding method specifications

Quality adherence

Job description

Overview

Job Role: TIG Welder
Location: Leicester, LE18
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Shift: Rotating AM/PM (37 hours per week)
Pay Rate: £17-£18 per hour

Benefits

• 26 days floating + 7 statutory days (holiday entitlement increases after 10 years to 27 days)
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Store discount
• Bonus scheme
• Quarterly bonus

Job Role

Provide welding support on a range of industrial components in line with customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Completion of TIG welding tasks in line with Customer specification
• Completion of critical tube welding tasks, welding of vanes to vanes
• Inspection of work to ensure compliance with strict quality standards
• Using a range of air tools to perform work tasks
• Completion of all necessary paperwork (i.e. batch cards)
• Understanding of basic Engineering drawings and method specifications
• Adherence to all company policies and procedures, including SOX, Code of Conduct and Health and Safety

The candidate

• Must have proven experience of TIG welding
• Experience of working in a fast-paced Manufacturing / Engineering environment
• Experience of using hand / air tools
• Ability to understand method specifications and basic engineering drawings
• Experience of using measuring systems to ensure quality adherence

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