Tube Assembly Technician - Welder

OSI Systems, Inc.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Rapiscan, an OSI Systems, Inc. company, is seeking a Tube Assembly Technician - Welder to join its manufacturing team in the UK. The role focuses on precision TIG welding of large X-ray tubes within a controlled production area.

We value meticulous, detail-oriented professionals who can work independently across multiple production zones, maintain health and safety standards, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in a clean room environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in TIG welding and precision fabrication.
• Detail-oriented with a quality focus.
• Ability to work independently across production areas.
• UHV technology, autogenous welding, UHV leak testing and clean room experience beneficial.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• 5S and continuous improvement beneficial.
• Trained in compressed gas handling procedures.
• HNC/ONC in Engineering or Science desirable.

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

TIG welding

Precision fabrication

Attention to detail

Independent worker

UHV technology

Clean room experience

5S & continuous improvement

Safety procedures

Education

HNC/ONC in Engineering or Science

Tools

Compressed gas handling procedures

Clean room equipment handling

UHV equipment handling

Job description

Overview

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.

Role Overview

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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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
• 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.