Welder

Latitude Recruitment; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Latitude Recruitment is seeking a Welder for an engineering client based in Farnborough. You will interpret detailed drawings, cut and weld metal parts, and assemble structures using MIG and TIG welding. Set up welding equipment and ensure finished products are clean and ready for painting.

Collaboration with other departments is essential to meet production goals. The role emphasizes accuracy with drawings, safe operation of welding plants, and meeting daily productivity targets on a 38-hour

Qualifications

• Welding experience with aluminium thin gauge, mild steel and stainless steel.
• Proficient in MIG and TIG welding processes.
• Experience in a fabrication environment.
• Skills in using grinders and manual/electric tools.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and accurately understand detailed drawing packs.
• Cut and weld metal products to fabricate parts and sub-assemblies.
• Set up and operate welding plants and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Assemble parts and structures by welding.
• Prepare finished products by cleaning in readiness for painting.
• Communicate with other departments as required.

Skills

Aluminium thin gauge welding

Mild steel welding

Stainless steel welding

MIG welding

TIG welding

Tools

Grinders

Hand tools

Welding plants

Job description

Our engineering clients based in Farnborough have an exciting opportunity for a Welder to join their growing team.

Production

• Interpret and accurately understand detailed drawing packs.
• Cut and weld metal products to fabricate parts and sub-assemblies.
• Set up and operate welding plants and welding equipment safely and efficiently.
• Assemble parts and structures by aligning and joining through welding.
• Prepare finished products by cleaning in readiness for painting.
• Communicate with other departments as and when required.

Documentation

• Ensure that drawings align with the production orders, including revisions to parts and part numbers.
• All previous operations should be completed before welding starts.
• First off will be carried out on all parts.
• Documentation is stamped to confirm that the part manufactured has been completed to the drawing and meets the requirements.
• All working procedures to be up to date and followed appropriately.
• Ensure paperwork is correctly filled in and to a high standard.

Productivity

• Complete assigned daily tasks within the allocated timeframes, consistently aiming to meet or exceed productivity targets. Proactively communicate any delays, including the causes, to the Cell Leader or relevant stakeholders.
• Make sure sundries are organised and labelled, and make sure stock is kept to the required level with cell leader updates.
• Assist the shop floor if required for other duties.

Required skills & experience:

• Welding experience - aluminium thin gauge materials, mild steel and stainless steel required
• Proficient in welding processes - MIG & TIG
• Experience working within a fabrication environment
• Skills in using tools and grinders, manual/electric tools

Working hours: 38 hours - Monday - Friday