Tube Assembly Technician Welder

Rapiscan Systems; Guildford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapiscan Systems in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Tube Assembly Technician - Welder to join our manufacturing team. You will focus on precision TIG welding of large X-ray tube components within a controlled production area, ensuring tight tolerances and adherence to quality standards.

The role requires setup, alignment, welding, and inspection of stainless steel parts while upholding health and safety obligations.

Qualifications

• TIG welding and precision fabrication skills are essential.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality.
• Able to work independently and support multiple production areas.
• UHV technology, autogenous welding, UHV leak testing, and clean room experience are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Set up, align, and weld precision stainless steel components.
• Maintain health, safety, and compliance in the welding area.
• Inspect own work and support QA activities.
• Identify production issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Support production targets while maintaining quality standards.
• Maintain clean room standards and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

TIG welding

Precision fabrication

Attention to detail

Independent worker

UHV experience (advantage)

Education

HNC/ONC in Engineering or Science (desirable)

Job description

Rapiscan, an OSI Systems, Inc. company, empowers those who safeguard our world with the technologies, services, and expertise needed to detect threats, secure commerce, and protect communities. An industry leader in X-ray inspection, radiation and trace detection, metal detection, and optical inspection solutions, Rapiscan has over 100,000 scanning systems installed around the world to assist customs agencies, border security, aviation authorities, law enforcement, military organizations, and security professionals in combatting terrorism, smuggling, and trade fraud.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Tube Assembly Technician - Welder to join our manufacturing team. This role plays a vital part in the assembly and fabrication of large X-ray tubes, with a primary focus on precision TIG welding within our tube production area.

Key Responsibilities

Perform the setup, alignment, and welding of precision stainless steel components.

Take ownership of health, safety, and compliance within the welding area.

Inspect your own work and support quality assurance activities.

Identify production issues and improvement opportunities.

Support production targets while maintaining quality standards.

Maintain clean room standards and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills and Experience

Experienced in TIG welding and precision fabrication.

Highly detail-oriented with a commitment to quality.

Able to work independently and support different production areas.

UHV technology, autogenous welding, UHV leak testing, and clean room experience are advantageous.

Qualifications and Knowledge

Knowledge of manufacturing processes.

5S and continuous improvement experience beneficial.

Trained in compressed gas handling procedures.

HNC/ONC in an Engineering or Scientific discipline desirable but not essential.

Working Pattern

Rotating early and late shift pattern with occasional overtime opportunities.