Welder

Matchtech; Worcester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace facility in Redditch is seeking an experienced Orbital Welder / Manual Welder. The role involves performing high-precision welding on various materials, ensuring quality standards are met, and contributing to safety initiatives. Flexible working hours are available, along with competitive pay rates and holiday benefits.

Benefits

33 days holiday pay

Qualifications

• Experience in orbital TIG welding and manual tacking.
• Familiarity with aerospace standards and inspection.

Responsibilities

• Perform orbital TIG welding and manual tacking of tube components.
• Inspect own work to meet aerospace standards.
• Contribute to safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

TIG Welding

Inspection

Problem Solving

Safety Awareness

Tools

Verniers

Micrometres

Shadowgraphs

Borescopes

Job description

Orbital Welder / Manual Welder - Redditch, UK

The Redditch facility produces a range of high-precision aerospace components including hose assemblies, rigid tube assemblies, quick disconnect couplings, swivels, V-band couplings, band straps, instrument mount clamps, formed and machined flanges, flex joints, and ducts.

Role Responsibilities:

• Perform orbital TIG welding and manual tacking of mainly tube components (1/4 inch to 2 inch diameter) in both thin and thick wall tubing. Materials include Stainless Steel, Inconel, and Titanium.
• Follow Data Cards, process specifications, engineering drawings, Standard Work Instructions, Preventative Maintenance schedules, 5S standards, and audit requirements to ensure consistent, high-quality aerospace production.
• Operate, program, and maintain orbital TIG welding equipment and use precision measurement tools such as shadowgraphs, borescopes, Verniers, and micrometres.
• Inspect own work post-welding and ensure fixtures, assemblies, and welds meet stringent aerospace standards.
• Support the fabrication and finishing of welded assemblies - including preparation, sizing, facing, polishing, linishing, cleaning, post-weld treatments, and packing.
• Contribute actively to Safety and Continuous Improvement initiatives including risk assessments, problem-solving, productivity improvements, 5S, training, and lean events.

Rates of Pay:

• Starting Rate: 16.24per hour + 33 days holiday pay
• Inspection Trained (Internal or CSWIP 3.0): 16.47 per hour + 33 days holiday pay
• Able to Tack Own Work & Inspection Trained: 16.69 per hour + 33 days holiday pay

Working Hours:

Core hours:
Monday to Thursday: 07:00 - 15:45
Friday: 07:00 - 12:00

Flexible shift options are available:

• 06:00 - 14:25 Friday 06:00 - 11:00
• 08:00 - 17:00 Friday 08:00 - 13:00

If you're an experienced Manual Welder looking to expand into Orbital TIG welding, or already hold Orbital experience within the aerospace industry, we'd love to hear from you.