Welder

ZipRecruiter; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned business as a Welder, where your expertise in MIG welding and metal fabrication will shine. This role offers a unique and friendly work environment while upholding the highest professional standards. You will be responsible for welding metal components, interpreting engineering drawings, and ensuring quality in every product. If you have a passion for metalworking and a commitment to safety, this opportunity allows you to contribute to a leading generator specialist in the UK. Embrace the chance to work in a supportive team that values its members and delivers exceptional solutions to customers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a welder with strong mechanical knowledge.
• Proficient in MIG welding and able to read engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Weld metal components according to engineering specifications.
• Inspect finished products for quality and make adjustments as necessary.

Skills

MIG welding

Metalworking processes

Reading blueprints

Basic math skills

Assembly of fabricated parts

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Job Description

Welder

Wiltech Acoustics is proudly part of The Wilmott Group and is a leading generator specialist that provides solutions, maintenance, sales and hire to customers across the UK. We are a family owned and run business and truly hold our values at the heart of everything we do offering a unique and friendly place of work; whilst maintaining the highest of professional standards.

We currently have vacancies for a proactive and qualified Welder to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Weld metal components according to engineering specifications
• Responsible for carrying out all types of MIG welding to high standards using engineering drawings and jig arrangements.
• Operate power tools and hand tools to cut, shape, and assemble metal parts
• Deposit welds that pass both visual and NDE examinations
• Be able to read and understand weld symbols on engineering drawings provided
• Adhering to all safety-related standards associated with welding, including fume control
• Inspect finished products for quality and make necessary adjustments or repairs
• Follow safety procedures and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a welder or similar role - at least 5 years’ experience
• Strong mechanical knowledge and understanding of metalworking processes
• Proficient in welding techniques, including stick welding
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and measurements
• Familiarity with power tools, hand tools, and equipment used in metal fabrication
• Basic math skills for measuring and calculating dimensions accurately
• Ability to assemble fabricated parts into finished products
• Experience in 2G Flat / 3G Vertical / 4F Overhead welding is required.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities or requirements.