Welder

Orion Electrotech; East Midlands, Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in East Midlands is seeking an experienced Welder to join their production team. The role involves TIG and MIG welding on stainless steel components, alongside assembly of precision instruments. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of welding experience, with skills in reading engineering drawings. Benefits include a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and pension contribution.

Benefits

Salary: £45,625

24 days annual leave

Up to 5% employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan & discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years TIG welding experience in a high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Experience with orbital welding or pipe welding.
• Skilled in welding stainless steel to a very high standard.

Responsibilities

• TIG and MIG welding on stainless steel components.
• Assemble and weld precision instruments using jigs and fixtures.
• Maintain welding equipment and ensure a tidy work area.

Skills

TIG welding experience

MIG welding experience

Ability to read engineering drawings

Job description

Welder

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.

Welder Benefits

• Salary: £45,625
• 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

Welder Shifts

• 40 hours per week – Late Shift
• Monday–Thursday: 15:30 – 00:00 (½ hour unpaid lunch, 2x 10‑min paid breaks)
• Friday: 11:30 – 20:00 (1x 10‑min paid break)

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.

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).

If you would like to discuss this Welder role in more detail, please call me ASAP 01296737321 or email me at [e-mail]