Welder

Red King Resourcing; Slough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Red King Resourcing is seeking a skilled TIG Welder / Sheet Metal Fabricator to join our manufacturing team in Slough. You will fabricate, fit, and weld thin-gauge sheet metal assemblies, primarily stainless steel, aluminum, and mild steel, to exacting standards.

The ideal candidate has precise torch control, strong blueprint-reading skills, and experience managing heat to prevent burn-through or warping on thin materials.

Qualifications

• Precise TIG welding on thin-gauge sheet metal.
• Strong blueprint-reading and measurement skills.
• Expert knowledge of heat management to prevent burn-through.

Responsibilities

• TIG Welding: Perform high-precision GTAW/TIG welding on thin-gauge sheet metal.
• Fabrication & Assembly: Set up, clamp, tack-weld, and assemble components per drawings.
• Material prep & finishing: Clean, degrease, grind, and finish welds to spec.
• Machine set ups: Adjust machine parameters for material and thickness.
• Quality & tolerance: Inspect welds for penetration and alignment, maintain tolerances.
• Safety & maintenance: Maintain workspace and follow OSHA/PPE protocols.

Skills

TIG welding

Sheet metal fabrication

Blueprint reading

Heat management

Torch control

Thin-gauge welding

Tools

TIG welding machine

Measuring instruments

Job description

Job Title: TIG Welder / Sheet Metal Fabricator

Department: Manufacturing / Production

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled TIG Welder / Sheet Metal Fabricator to join our production team. You will be responsible for fabricating, fitting, and welding high-quality thin-gauge sheet metal assemblies (primarily stainless steel, aluminum, and mild steel). The ideal candidate has precise torch control, strong blueprint-reading skills, and expert knowledge of heat management to prevent burn-through or warping on thin materials.

Key Responsibilities

• TIG Welding: Perform high-precision GTAW/TIG welding on thin-gauge sheet metal (typically 0.5mm to 3mm / 24 ga to 11 ga) in stainless steel, aluminum, and carbon steel.
• Fabrication & Assembly: Set up, clamp, tack-weld, and assemble components according to engineering blueprints, schematic drawings, and welding symbols.
• Material Prep & Finishing: Degrease, clean, brush, and prep joints prior to welding; dress, grind, blend, and finish completed welds to specified surface standards (e.g., cosmetic/architectural finishes or sanitary specs).
• Machine Setups: Adjust TIG machine parameters (amperage, high frequency, pulse, shielding gas flow, tungsten selection) tailored to material type and thickness.
• Quality & Tolerance Control: Inspect finished welds for penetration, porosity, undercut, and alignment using precision measuring instruments. Maintain strict tolerance limits.
• Safety & Maintenance: Maintain a clean workspace, perform daily preventative maintenance on welding torches and equipment, and adhere to all OSHA/PPE safety protocols.