Welder

Fusion People; Farnworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading steelwork contractor in the UK is seeking experienced Welders for permanent positions based in Farnworth. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in various welding techniques, including MAG and FCAW, and have experience in heavy steel work. The role offers flexible day and night shifts with competitive pay rates. Successful candidates will need to complete a weld test on site. Join a growing team at a well-established firm with ample career opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy steel work, especially from Structural Steel backgrounds.
• Must pass a weld test on site.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding tasks according to industry standards.
• Manage time effectively to work within tight deadlines.
• Training may require starting on day shifts.

Skills

Proficient in single and multi-run fillet welds

Working to recognised fabrication standards

Plan Welding sequences using welding procedure data sheets

MAG weld in all positions

FCAW positional

Welds 15mm-120mm mild steel/weathering steel

Working to tight deadlines

Job description

Job Title: Welders
Location: Bolton
Duration: Permanent
Shifts: Nights or Days

We are currently recruiting for a number of Welders for positions based in Lostock, Bolton.

Our client is one of the largest and most successful steel-work contractors in the UK, they have recently won a large amount of work so are looking to extend their workforce.

We are looking for welders with experience in heavy steel work, especially from Structural Steel backgrounds.

Essential experience

• Proficient in single and multi-run fillet welds, together with part and full penetration butt welds
• Working to recognised fabrication standards
• Plan Welding sequences using welding procedure data sheets
• MAG weld in all positions (MAG down hand) and can air arc gouge.
• FCAW positional
• Welds 15mm-120mm mild steel/weathering steel
• Working to tight deadlines

Shift details

• Day shifts – Monday to Thursday – 6.45am-5pm and Friday – 6.45am-11.45am (£18.19 per hour)
• Night shift – Monday to Wednesday 6pm-6.30am, Thursday 6pm-2am (£24.25 per hour)

Both 44 hours per week

Please note, candidates that request night shift will need to start on days for training.

Candidates must be prepared to go on site for a weld test.

The weld test will include:

• 1x vertical 10fw with FCMAW
• 1x down hand butt weld with MAG
• 1x10fw with MAG

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