Time served Welder (MIG/TIG)

Kinetic Plc; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetic Plc in North Manchester is seeking an experienced TIG/MIG Welder for a temporary-to-permanent role in a modern manufacturing facility. You will weld across mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium, including thin stainless from 0.9mm, on both one-off fabrications and batch production.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, maintaining high workmanship, working day shifts, and enjoying overtime at enhanced rates.

Qualifications

• Strong TIG welding experience across stainless steel from 0.9mm.
• MIG welding experience for mixed metals.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and working to specs.
• Apprentice trained or NVQ Level 3 qualified.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality welds across materials, thicknesses and positions.
• Weld TIG and MIG on mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium.
• Read engineering drawings and ensure production requirements are met.
• Maintain safety standards and high workmanship.

Skills

TIG welding

MIG welding

Stainless welding

Aluminium welding

Reading drawings

Education

NVQ Level 3

Apprentice trained

Job description

Location: North Manchester

Salary: 17.00 per hour PAYE

Hours: Days

Contract: Temporary to Permanent

Overtime: Available at enhanced T1/2 & T2 rates

Kinetic plc are currently recruiting for an experienced TIG/MIG Welder to join a modern manufacturing facility in North Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled welder looking for a temporary-to-permanent position, working on a varied range of manufacturing projects including one-off fabrications and batch production.

The Role

You will be responsible for producing high-quality welds across a range of materials, thicknesses and welding positions.

The work will include:

• TIG and MIG welding
• Welding mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium
• Welding stainless steel from as thin as 0.9mm
• Welding mild steel up to approximately 10mm
• Working on both one-off fabrications and batch production
• Working to different welding positions and techniques
• Maintaining consistently high standards of weld quality and finish
• Reading and working from engineering drawings
• Ensuring work is completed safely, accurately and to production requirements

The welds will not be coded, but a high standard of workmanship is essential, particularly when working with thin‑gauge stainless steel.

About You

We are looking for an experienced welder with strong TIG/MIG capabilities and a proven background within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

Essential

• Strong TIG welding experience
• MIG welding experience
• Proven ability to TIG weld stainless steel from 0.9mm
• Experience welding mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium
• Ability to weld different thicknesses and in different positions
• High attention to detail and quality
• Apprentice trained, NVQ Level 3 qualified or previously coded
• Previous experience working within a manufacturing/fabrication environment

Previous coding experience is advantageous, although current coded welding certification is not required for this position.

What's on Offer?

• 17.00 per hour PAYE
• Day shift
• Overtime available at T1/2 T2 rates
• Temporary-to-permanent opportunity
• Modern manufacturing facility
• Varied and interesting welding work
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position