Welder

Westray Recruitment Consultants; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Time Served Welder in Newton Aycliffe. This role involves measuring, cutting, and welding metal components while ensuring safety guidelines are followed. Candidates must be physically fit, have the ability to read engineering drawings, and be flexible to work shifts. A competitive rate of £13.50 per hour is offered, along with potential for permanent placement.

Qualifications

• Physically fit and able to handle heavy materials.
• Must be a time served welder.
• Flexible to work shifts and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Measure and mark work pieces using straightedges, rules, and calipers.
• Cut and smoothen metal components using plasma cutters and portable grinders.
• Read and interpret blueprints and production drawings.
• Collaborate with project managers and welding supervisors.
• Guide and direct the activities of inexperienced welders.
• Maintain welding safety guidelines and regulations.
• Weld materials in various positions.

Skills

Ability to lift heavy materials

Reading engineering drawings

Experience in engineering environment

Tools

Plasma cutters

Portable grinders

Micrometres

Job description

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

• Hours: Monday to Friday
• 8am to 4:30pm Monday to Thursday, 8am to 2:30pm on a Friday
• Temp to Perm
• £13.50 per hour

Looking for a new role as a welder. Are you seeking an organisation that offers long term prospects?

Then take a look…

THE BUSINESS

Westray Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Time Served Welder to work for our client in the Newton Aycliffe area. This role enables the successful welder to join a forward-thinking organisation.

THE ROLE

• Measure and mark work pieces using straightedges, rules and callipers
• Cut and smoothen metal components using plasma cutters / portable grinders
• Read and interpret blueprints and production drawings in order to lay out a welding project
• Collaborate with project managers and welding supervisors to ensure smooth work operations
• Guide and direct the activities of inexperienced/trainee welders
• Maintain welding safety guidelines and regulations to ensure a risk-free work environment
• Carry out welding according to set dimensions to meet general test requirements
• Organise and clean welding equipment on a regular basis
• Weld materials in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions
• Adjust gas gauges to set the flow rate of shield gas
• Use measuring instruments such as micrometres and callipers to inspect angles, grooves or gap allowances
• Apply knowledge of metallurgy and geometry in selecting welding equipment and configuration.

THE PERSON

• You will be physically fit, have the ability to lift and handle heavy material
• Experience working within an engineering environment
• Able to read engineering drawings
• Must be a timed served welder
• Flexible to work shifts and overtime to meet business demands

TO APPLY

To apply for this position, send your CV to [e-mail] or call the team on 0191 4926622 (Option 1).

Contact Information: Name: Amy Laidler | Email: [e-mail]