Welder

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking Welders for permanent positions in Bolton. Candidates should have experience in heavy steel work and be proficient in various welding techniques such as MAG and FCAW. Competitive pay rates are offered based on day or night shifts. Successful applicants will also need to pass a weld test. This role promotes equal opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proficient in working with mild and weathering steel.
• Experience with weld tests and procedures.
• Ability to perform under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Execute welding tasks for heavy steel work.
• Ensure quality and compliance to fabrication standards.
• Participate in welding tests as required.

Skills

Single and multi-run fillet welds

MAG welding

FCAW positional

Welding to fabrication standards

Planning welding sequences

Working to tight deadlines

Job description

Overview

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

About the role

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

Shifts

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.

Tests and qualifications

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
• 1x 10fw with MAG

Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.