Welder

Siemens Energy; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday, increasing to 29

Private medical cover

Cycle-to-work schemes

Pension scheme

Job summary

Siemens Energy in Lincoln is seeking a Precision Welder to support turbine blades and vanes manufacturing. You will perform high-precision TIG welding, interpret WPS and technical drawings, and ensure joints meet stringent aerospace and gas turbine standards.

You will maintain welding codes, stay current with certifications, and operate with a strong focus on quality, process control, and safety in a high-integrity manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Completed apprenticeship in Welding, Fabrication, or a related engineering discipline (e.g., City & Guilds Level 3, NVQ Level 3).
• Proven experience as a precision welder in aerospace, gas turbine, or high-integrity manufacturing.
• BS EN ISO 9606-1 Welder Qualification and ASME Section IX Welding Qualification.
• Strong TIG (GTAW) welding skills.
• Ability to interpret Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and technical drawings.
• Awareness of NDT and experience with precision measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-precision TIG/GTAW welding on turbine blades, vanes, and related components.
• Interpret WPS, fabrication blueprints, and technical drawings to determine project requirements.
• Prepare materials, joints, and fixtures to ensure alignment and penetration.
• Conduct visual inspections of welded joints for defect-free results and compliance with standards.
• Maintain welding codes, certifications, and qualifications relevant to gas turbine manufacturing.
• Carry out routine maintenance and calibration of welding equipment per EHS guidelines.

Skills

Precision welding

TIG (GTAW) welding

Interpret technical drawings

Non-Destructive Testing awareness

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 (Welding & Fabrication)

BS EN ISO 9606-1 Welder Qualification

ASME Section IX Welding Qualification

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

Siemens Energy is expanding its manufacturing capacity within the Turbine Blades & Vanes department in Lincoln, UK. As a Precision Welder, you will play a vital role in maintaining production schedules and delivering high-quality small gas turbine components. Your focus will be on precision welding operations, ensuring that all manufactured blades and vanes meet stringent aerospace and gas turbine standards. You will work closely with a skilled team, interpreting technical drawings and welding procedures to achieve optimal results. Your expertise will directly contribute to the integrity and safety of our products, making a significant impact on our manufacturing capabilities.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Perform high-precision welding (such as TIG/GTAW) on turbine blades, vanes, and related superalloy components.
• Interpret technical drawings, welding procedure specifications (WPS), and fabrication blueprints to determine project requirements.
• Prepare materials, joints, and fixtures prior to welding to ensure optimal alignment and penetration.
• Conduct visual inspections on welded joints to ensure defect-free results and compliance with engineering standards.
• Maintain and renew required welding codes, certifications, and qualifications specific to gas turbine manufacturing.
• Perform routine maintenance and calibration checks on welding equipment and tooling, ensuring compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) guidelines.

What You Bring

• Completed apprenticeship in Welding, Fabrication, or a related engineering discipline (e.g., City & Guilds Level 3, NVQ Level 3).
• Proven experience as a precision welder, ideally within aerospace, gas turbine, or high-integrity manufacturing environments.
• BS EN ISO 9606-1 Welder Qualification and ASME Section IX Welding Qualification.
• Strong technical welding skills, particularly in TIG (GTAW) welding.
• Ability to interpret Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and technical drawings.
• Awareness of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and experience with precision measurement tools.

About The Team

Our Gas Services division offers low-emission power generation through service and decarbonisation. We bring together gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, and digital service solutions under one roof. Through modernisation, digitalisation, and innovative service offerings, we support customers worldwide in improving reliability, efficiency, and sustainability. In the Turbine Blades & Vanes department, you will contribute to the advanced fabrication of components that are critical to our gas turbine technology.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world’s electricity generation. Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonisation, new technologies, and energy transformation. Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion, and our combined creative energy is fuelled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character, no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energise society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/Benefits

• 26 days holiday, increasing to 29 days with time served.
• Access to a flexible benefits portal, including private medical cover and cycle-to-work schemes.
• A class-leading adjustable pension scheme.
• Career development and continuous learning opportunities.